© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Crowned Thistle, Platinum Proof
2008 year| Platinum (.9995) | 7.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#279961 |
|---|---|
| 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
This 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 gold proof. Issue limit: 250.© The Royal Mint, 2008
Currently not listed in Krause SCWC or NGC.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Crowned Thistle, Platinum Proof) 2008 coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 1,500 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Platinum Proof) 2008 coin.
