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2013 Echidna 5c Gold Proof Coin - 99.99% Pure Gold

2013 Echidna 5c Gold Proof Coin - 99.99% Pure Gold

$2,490.00 AUD
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The 2013 Five Cent Gold Proof Coin is a rare reissue of one of Australia's most recognisable decimal designs - Stuart Devlin's echidna - struck in 99.99% pure gold by the Royal Australian Mint. Where the circulating 5c piece is cupro-nickel, this proof edition transforms the familiar echidna into a collector's piece of genuine precious-metal value, with a mintage limited to just 500 coins worldwide.

The coin's obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, Australia's legal tender portrait used across the nation's decimal currency since 1966. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its place within the strictly limited mintage, and is presented in official Royal Australian Mint packaging.

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At 6.03g and 19.41mm diameter, this is a genuinely small but dense piece of gold - ideal for collectors building a set of Australian proof gold issues or anyone seeking a compact, high-purity bullion collectible with strong provenance.

2013 Echidna 5c Gold Proof Coin Specifications:

  • Denomination: 5c
  • Metal: Gold (99.99%)
  • Mass: 6.03g
  • Diameter: 19.41mm
  • Finish: Proof
  • Mintage: 500
  • Designer: Stuart Devlin
  • Mint: Royal Australian Mint

FAQ

How is this 2013 Echidna 5c gold proof coin verified as genuine?

Each coin ships with its individually numbered Royal Australian Mint Certificate of Authenticity confirming its place in the 500-coin mintage, and Koalaehub independently checks weight (6.03g) and diameter (19.41mm) against RAM specifications before listing.

Is the 2013 Echidna 5c Gold Proof Coin one of the rarest Australian 5c coins?

Yes,  with a mintage of just 500 and struck in 99.99% pure gold rather than standard cupro-nickel, it's among the rarest 5c coins ever issued by the Royal Australian Mint.

Looking to grow your gold proof collection? Browse more rare Australian mint issues in our World & Vintage Coins, Gold Proof Sets & Commemorative Medals collection.

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