| Country | Australia | Denomination | 5 cents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Mintmark | Royal Australian Mint (Canberra) | |
| Metal | copper-nickel | Purity | 0.0 |
| Weight g | 2.83 | Silver oz | |
| Gold oz | Premium | ||
| Notes | Reverse shows echidna; obverse features early Queen Elizabeth II portrait used from 1966–1984. | ||