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5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, magnetic
| Nickel plated steel | 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 | 2011-2015 |
| Value | 5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#25766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Centre section of the Royal Shield of Arms, denomination central.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE PENCE
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Introduced in 2008 when the small coinage designs were changed from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield of Arms.Information received from the Royal Mint circulating coin team:
‘The issue date for nickel-plated steel 5 and 10 pence pieces was originally intended to be January 2011, however this was deferred to January 2012 to allow additional time for automatic vending machines to be updated to accept the coins. As a result, the 2011 dated 5 and 10 pence pieces were issued into circulation in 2012 instead.’
Variants found by Steve Leach
Ole
I have found similar variants in the 2015 version
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, magnetic) 2011-2015 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed by sculptor Matthew Dent. The new portrait was introduced in 2011 and featured a more mature and regal image of the Queen, with a more detailed and intricate design than previous portraits. This change was made to ensure that the coinage would be easily recognizable and harder to counterfeit.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 28974 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 26552 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 13208 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 10361 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 14659 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, magnetic) 2011-2015 coin.
