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5 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 5.65 g | 23.59 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1968-1981 |
| Value | 5 Pence (0.05 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.59 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW PENCE
5
Designer: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Milled
Comment
Christopher Ironside designed all six new denominations for decimalisation, for which he was awarded the OBE in 1971.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 New Pence coin with Elizabeth II's 2nd portrait (1968-1981) is that it was the first coin to feature the new decimal denomination of 5 pence, which replaced the old 5 shilling note. This coin was also the first to feature the Queen's new portrait, which was designed by Arnold Machin, and it remained on the coin until 1981, when it was replaced by a new design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6323210 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 120270000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 225948525 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 193000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 86100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 81000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 143000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 100300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 New Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1968-1981 coin.
