5 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 front 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 back
5 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

5 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof

 
Platinum (.9995) 7.8 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2015-2022
Value
5 Pence 0.05 GBP = USD 0.07
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#241057
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Centre section of the Royal Shield of Arms, denomination central.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIVE PENCE

Engraver: Matthew Dent

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as part of the dual set to commemorate the change over from the 4th portrait to the 5th.

© London Coins

In 2022, a special Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Set featured on the obverse of the definitive types a privy mark which commemorates the life-span of The Queen. Issue Limit: 96

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Platinum (.9995) weighing 7.8 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 2015 milestone of the Queen's longest reign in British history, surpassing the record set by Queen Victoria.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  10 - - - - - -
2022  13 - - - - - -

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