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Valued Member
Australia
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Hi everybody! I am just going through my coin collection trying to decide what coins I should be 'actively' searching for or acquiring. When I got to my 5c (circulated) collection the standout was from 1972. I have some but very few! I was just wondering, is there are any other collectors out there searching for these? (i.e. go to the bank and search through coin etc) Do others think they are worth the effort? (especially since the 5c piece is destined for the chopping block sooner or later) Ben  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Whenever I find one, I always put it aside. They aren't rare, but they don't show up all that often, and they are the key for the 5c series.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I see them all the time. Are they rare? Should I keep them?
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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I see them all the time. Are they rare? Should I keep them? We're talking about Australian 5¢, I doubt that you're seeing many of them in the US  Ben, Hang onto every one you find. I have a few, but wouldn't mind finding more. I don't specifically get bags to search though, so when I do find one, it's a bit of a buzz!  Most of the older years, young type QEII, are getting a bit scarce now too. I usually keep any older ones that are in reasonable condition. life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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New Member
Australia
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Hi all, Yep - I check my change religiously for these little rarities.  I must admit, I have accumulated 100's of 5 cent coins in the process (they seem to be attracted to me).  Last week I found one, and it was great condition for its age. It wasn't aUnc, but the crown had quite a lot of detail still there. I put it straight into a holder.... Good luck ! |
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Valued Member
Australia
70 Posts |
These babies, are few and far between for me... But I keep any of them, no matter what the condition is, that I find.
Simon
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
652 Posts |
I search through 5 cent rolls. I keep every 1972 that I find. I might get one every $50 or so.
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Valued Member
 Australia
414 Posts |
Last time I looked (which has been a while) I was finding them at about the same rate i.e. 1 in every $50. I want to get my greedy little hands as many as I can. So any donations will be gratefully received . Edited by b_j_w_79
12/10/2009 7:31 pm
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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I've found 2 in the last 2 weeks. Both came through the till at the shop.  First ones I've found for about 10 months. Not in real great condition, but they're my captive babies now!  life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Valued Member
Australia
335 Posts |
There are two reverse varieties to the Australian 1972 5 cents. One has reverse similar to on 1967-71 issues while the other variety reverse is similar/same as found on coins dated 1973-83.
I do not know which variety is the scarcer as I do not see many coins to draw up stats. Perhaps collectors here can record their 1972 5c collection as Type 1 and Type 2 and list number of each they have.
Wayne
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Wayne, What are the differences? I can't make out any without some help, unless mine are all the same. life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
652 Posts |
I put all my coins in 2x2x, label the box, enter the coin into my dtabase, and when full (500-700) coins take the box off-site to secure storage. I can tell how many 1972 5 cent pieces I have, but I have no idea as to which variety. I have over 50 boxes. When I finally catalogue all my coins, I will then start to sort them by country, denomination, variety, etc., A labour of love  |
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Valued Member
Australia
335 Posts |
Nancy, not sure if you will see the difference with the following images but I'll give it a go. 1972 Type 1 Reverse 1972 Type 2 Reverse Look at the lower area of each coin and you should see the design has been moved futher up from the rim on Type 2 creating a wider gap between rim and design. Wayne |
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Valued Member
Australia
335 Posts |
Here is the lower section in more detail. The Type 1 reverse used here is from 1971 and is same as used on the earlier rum of coins in 1972. Type 2 reverse is 1972 and was from the later run and was then used from 1973 on with little modification until 1984. Type 1 Reverse Type 2 Reverse  You can see the difference clearly with these images. Wayne |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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wow, thanks for that.
And while we're at it, what change happened in 1984 ?
Peter in darwin
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Valued Member
Australia
335 Posts |
Peter,
I will post some images in a new Topic of 5 cent die changes/coin varieties or thereabouts.
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Posted 11/17/2009 7:53 pm
