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5 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type
| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 3.25 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1990-1997 |
| Value | 5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
5
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Reeded
Comment
There were no business strikes issued for circulation in 1993; coins bearing this date were available in BU and Proof sets only.Obverse die varieties:
