5 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Planetary Coins - Mercury)
Australia • 5 Cents • Copper-nickel (Pad Printed) • 2017
- Denomination
- 5 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2017
- Composition
- Copper-nickel (Pad Printed)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 2.83 g
- Diameter
- 19.41 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 2795
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Where it came from
The 2017 Australian 5-cent piece featuring the Mercury planetary design is part of a special commemorative series issued by the Royal Australian Mint. These coins were produced to celebrate the wonders of the solar system, with each denomination in the series representing a different planet or celestial body. The series was designed to engage collectors and the public with space exploration themes, utilizing the circulating coin format to highlight the creative capabilities of the mint's design team.
The obverse of this coin features Ian Rank-Broadley’s mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which has been a staple of Australian coinage since 1999. The reverse side depicts a stylized representation of Mercury, rendered with intricate detail to reflect its status as the innermost planet. The series was well-received by the numismatic community for its artistic departure from traditional Australian heraldic motifs, successfully merging educational themes with standard legal tender coinage.
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