5 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; small type) 1998-1999 front 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; small type) 1998-1999 back
5 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; small type) 1998-1999 photo
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5 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small type

 
Copper-nickel 3.25 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1998-1999
Value
5 Pence 0.05 FKP = USD 0.07
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.25 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#10191
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Black-browed Albatross flying to left, above numeral. Lettering both sides, date below. This medium sized albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) is circumpolar in southern Oceans.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FALKLAND ISLANDS
5
1998

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Falkland Islands, where this coin was minted, are a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, known for their rugged landscape, wildlife, and history of sheep farming.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  - - - - - -
1999  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; small type) 1998-1999 coin.