1977 5C, DCAM PR68DCAM Certification #34993346, PCGS #392987

The 5 cent coin was first introduced in 1966 at the commencement of decimal currency in Australia, the five-cent coin was struck with copper-nickel weighting 2.83 grams and 19.41 mm in diameter. The obverse has the Arnold Machin's 2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. This coin with the portrait of the Queen was replaced in 1985 with Raphael D. Makleouf's 3rd portrait. The reverse has the Short-beaked Echidnas or Spiny Ant Eaters (Tachyglossus aculeatus) and denomination in cents; designer Stuart Devlin mark as "SD" below.