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5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Crowned Thistle
| 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 | 1998-2008 |
| 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#876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, with legend above and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
5
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 pence coin featuring Elizabeth II's 4th portrait with a crowned thistle design was the first coin to be introduced as part of the Royal Mint's new coinage design in 1998, which aimed to create a more modern and visually appealing currency for the UK.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 63670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 80144 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 72469 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 49372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 60770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 43513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 35020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 40563 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 37689 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 38215 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 36333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; Crowned Thistle) 1998-2008 coin.
