5 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, 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 | 2008-2015 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#208007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Centre section of the Royal Shield of Arms, 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 design. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 10,000.© 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 (2008-10)
Sp#D7 (2011-15)
In 2012, most coins were selectively plated with gold for the Queens Diamond Jubilee and so this silver proof edition was limited.
The 2015 strike was issued as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the fourth portrait to the fifth and was also struck in copper-nickel, gold proof and platinum proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2015
2008 issue limit: 10,000
2009 issue limit: 7,500
2010 issue limit: 3,500
2011 issue limit: 2,500
2012 issue limit: 995
2013 issue limit: 2,013
2014 issue limit: 2,014
2015 issue limit: 7,500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Royal Shield, which is a symbol of the British monarchy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | 1241 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 1011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 368 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 1539 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver Proof) 2008-2015 coin.
