5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Crowned Thistle, Silver Proof
| Silver (.925) | 3.25 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2000-2008 |
| Value | 5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#205236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
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
2000 strike issued as part of 13-coin Millennium silver proof collections; issue limit: 15,0002006 strike issued as part of 13-coin Queen's 80th Birthday silver proof collections; issue limit: 8,000
2008 strike issued as part of 7-coin Emblems of Britain silver proof collections; issue limit: 10,000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, the Crowned Thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the unity of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 8168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver Proof) 2000-2008 coin.
