Australian 1985-1998 Standard 5 Cent (5c) Mintages
The Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was used on the Australian five cent from 1985-1998. All these issues were struck at the Royal Australian Mint. The two earlier years (1985 and 1986) were not struck for circulation.
| 1985-1998 Standard 5 Cent (5c) Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer: | Raphael Maklouf |
| Reverse Designer: | Stuart Devlin |
| Obverse Design: | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Reverse Design: | Echidna |
| Mass: | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter: | 19.41 mm |
| Composition: | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Edge: | Reeded |
1985-1998 Standard 5 Cent Images
Mintage Table
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Finish | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | RAM - Canberra | 170,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 7 Coin Mint Set |
| 1986 | RAM - Canberra | 180,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 7 Coin Mint Set |
| 1987 | RAM - Canberra | 73,500,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1987 | RAM - Canberra | 200,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 7 Coin Mint Set |
| 1988 | RAM - Canberra | 103,400,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1988 | RAM - Canberra | 240,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1988 | RAM - Canberra | 10,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Bicentennial Coin Fair 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1989 | RAM - Canberra | 95,800,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1989 | RAM - Canberra | 150,602 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1990 | RAM - Canberra | 33,300,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1990 | RAM - Canberra | 106,218 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1991 | RAM - Canberra | 29,889,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1991 | RAM - Canberra | 169,557 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1991 | RAM - Canberra | 200 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Singapore Coin Fair 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1992 | RAM - Canberra | 51,558,500 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1992 | RAM - Canberra | 118,528 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1993 | RAM - Canberra | 93,800,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1993 | RAM - Canberra | 84,784 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1993 | RAM - Canberra | 24,376 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Baby 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1994 | RAM - Canberra | 146,700,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1994 | RAM - Canberra | 91,942 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1994 | RAM - Canberra | 39,958 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Baby 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1995 | RAM - Canberra | 85,000,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1995 | RAM - Canberra | 96,079 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1995 | RAM - Canberra | 36,190 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Baby 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1996 | RAM - Canberra | 79,200,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1996 | RAM - Canberra | 108,773 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1996 | RAM - Canberra | 25,727 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Baby 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1997 | RAM - Canberra | 100,700,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1997 | RAM - Canberra | 71,022 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1997 | RAM - Canberra | 27,421 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Baby 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1998 | RAM - Canberra | 88,500,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1998 | RAM - Canberra | 74,108 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 6 Coin Mint Set |
| 1998 | RAM - Canberra | 6,704 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Baby 6 Coin Mint Set |
| Total | 983,379,689 | ||||
