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© Monéphil (CC BY-NC)
5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, non-magnetic
| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 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 | 2008-2010 |
| Value | 5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Central section of the Royal Arms showing elements of all four quadrants.
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. The 2008 coin was issued part way through the year so was not part of the annual coin sets but was issued in both a Brilliant Uncirculated set (issue limit: 100,000) and a Proof set (issue limit: 20,000). This design was also issued in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof.