5 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Silver) 2016 front 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Silver) 2016 back
5 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Silver) 2016 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2016

5 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Silver

2016 year
Silver (.999) 0.8 g 8 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#216832
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia, shield in right land, trident in left, lion in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 1/40oz FINE SILVER 999
2016

Engraver: Suzie Zamit

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of the 6-coin 2016 Britannia Silver Proof sets (issue Limit: 1,100).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was specifically designed for this coin by sculptor Jody Clark. This portrait is the fifth portrait of the Queen to appear on British coins, and it was created to mark the 90th birthday of the Queen in 2016.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  1050 - - - - - -

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