Obverse © The Coin Cabinet Ltd – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2002
Obverse © The Coin Cabinet Ltd – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2002
5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Crowned Thistle, Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 6.32 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2002-2008 |
| Value | 5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 6.32 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#279960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Comment
The 2002 strike was issued to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, the first time a five pence had been struck in gold. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel. Issue limit: 2,002.© The Royal Mint, 2002
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield, this issue was also released in copper-nickel, silver proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 2,008.
© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Crowned Thistle, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 coin is that it features a unique design element - the crowned thistle. The thistle is a symbol of Scotland, and it is depicted on the coin surrounded by a crown, which represents the monarch's authority and connection to the Scottish people. This design was specifically chosen to honor the Queen's long reign and her commitment to the United Kingdom and its territories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 coin.
