Australian 5-Cent Coin with Echidna Design - Collectible & Historical #112 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image displays the obverse of Australia’s 5-cent coin, first introduced in 1966 after decimalisation, featuring a finely engraved echidna with prominent spines, claws, and a distinctive snout. The numeral “5” is integrated into the design, with the animal’s body wrapping around it, emphasizing national identity through native fauna. The coin is made of copper-plated steel (post-1992) or bronze (pre-1992), and remains in circulation despite low face value due to collector demand.

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