Five cent 1987 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
The date on the image can be different from the year selected.
Five cent 1987 value
The value of a Five cent 1987 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- MS-60 to 65
- MS-66 to 70
- Not for circulation
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-61 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 - High Echidna | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 - Low Echidna | - | - | €1.05 | €1.30 | €1.70 | €5.20 |
Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-66 | MS-67 | MS-68 | MS-69 | MS-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 - High Echidna | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 - Low Echidna | €8.70 | €9.10 | €17.00 | €50.30 | - |
Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
View the average prices of certified Five cent 1987 sold at auctions »
Varieties and features
Five cent 1987 - High Echidna
High Echidna (small)
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 73,500,000
- Alloy and composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 2.83 g
- Diameter: 19.41 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1987
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks and thistles.
- Reverse: Echidna.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Raphael Maklouf
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Five cent 1987 - Low Echidna
Low Echidna (large)
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Proof: 69,684
- Alloy and composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 2.83 g
- Diameter: 19.41 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1987
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks and thistles.
- Reverse: Echidna.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Raphael Maklouf
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Last update : Saturday, May 10, 2025
Right now on Ebay (Ad)
Coinsandaustralia.com is supported by its audience. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission.
View more »
