© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Royal Shield, 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 | 2008-2015 |
| 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#240900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Centre section of the Royal Shield, denomination central.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE PENCE
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (Issue Limit: 2,008) and the 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and platinum proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2008
In 2011, Spink changed their reference number for this coin when the composition of the base metal strike changed to nickel plated steel:
Sp#D6 (2008)
Sp#D7 (2012-15)
2008 Issue Limit: 2,008
2012 Issue Limit: 150
2015 Issue Limit: 500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 886 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 coin.
