5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1981-2000 front 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1981-2000 back
5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1981-2000 photo
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5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Aluminium 1.31 g 23.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Eastern Caribbean States
Issuing bank
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1981-2000
Value
5 Cents 0.05 XCD = USD 0.019
Currency
Dollar (1965-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.31 g
Diameter
23.1 mm
Thickness
1.44 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3526
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Value flanked by palmtree fronds

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EAST CARIBBEAN STATES 1986
5
FIVE CENTS

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Cents coin featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) from Eastern Caribbean States, made of Aluminium and weighing 1.31g, was the first coin to be introduced in the Eastern Caribbean States in 1981, replacing the previous 1 cent coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  5000 - - - - - -
1984  - - - - - -
1986  2500 - - - - - -
1987  - - - - - -
1989  - - - - - -
1991  - - - - - -
1992  - - - - - -
1994  - - - - - -
1995  - - - - - -
1997  - - - - - -
1998  - - - - - -
1999  - - - - - -
2000  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1981-2000 coin.