Not making cents: five cent coin doomed after 50 years of decimal currency

By Fergus Hunter
Updated February 14 2016 - 4:08pm, first published 3:12pm
"Inevitable forces": Australia's 5 cent coin will soon die out. Photo: Danielle Smith
"Inevitable forces": Australia's 5 cent coin will soon die out. Photo: Danielle Smith
The humble five cent coin is set to die. Photo: Jessica Hromas
The humble five cent coin is set to die. Photo: Jessica Hromas
The Royal Australian Mint plans to reduce greenhouse emissions and electricity costs through environmentally sustainable energy. Photo: Andrew Meares
The Royal Australian Mint plans to reduce greenhouse emissions and electricity costs through environmentally sustainable energy. Photo: Andrew Meares