2008 Australian Five Cent Coin
This is an official legal tender Australian circulation coin with a face value of five cents, dated 2008. The coin is struck in a cupro-nickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel), resulting in its characteristic silver-grey metallic color. The obverse side shown features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The effigy shows the Queen facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Inscriptions encircling the profile read 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA', and the year '2008'. The coin has a standard diameter of 19.41 mm and a weight of approximately 2.83 grams with a milled edge. Regarding its condition, the coin displays moderate signs of circulation wear. There are visible surface scratches and minor contact marks across the fields and on the Queen's cheek and hair. A dark patina or dirt accumulation is visible along the rim and within the lettering, particularly around the '2008' date. The strike remains relatively sharp, with clear definition in the Queen's crown and hair, though the highest points show slight smoothing from handling. This specimen was minted at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra and represents a high-volume circulation strike of the early 21st century.
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Estimated Value
$0.05 - $0.10 AUD
Basic Information
Category
Numismatics / Currency
Appraised On
February 15, 2026
Estimated Value
$0.05 - $0.10 AUD
Item Description
This is an official legal tender Australian circulation coin with a face value of five cents, dated 2008. The coin is struck in a cupro-nickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel), resulting in its characteristic silver-grey metallic color. The obverse side shown features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The effigy shows the Queen facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Inscriptions encircling the profile read 'ELIZABETH II', 'AUSTRALIA', and the year '2008'. The coin has a standard diameter of 19.41 mm and a weight of approximately 2.83 grams with a milled edge. Regarding its condition, the coin displays moderate signs of circulation wear. There are visible surface scratches and minor contact marks across the fields and on the Queen's cheek and hair. A dark patina or dirt accumulation is visible along the rim and within the lettering, particularly around the '2008' date. The strike remains relatively sharp, with clear definition in the Queen's crown and hair, though the highest points show slight smoothing from handling. This specimen was minted at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra and represents a high-volume circulation strike of the early 21st century.
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