5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Lady of the Night Flower) 2014-2016 front 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Lady of the Night Flower) 2014-2016 back
5 Pence - Elizabeth II (Lady of the Night Flower) 2014-2016 photo
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5 Pence - Elizabeth II Lady of the Night Flower

 
Nickel plated steel 3.25 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2014-2016
Value
5 Pence 0.05 GIP = USD 0.07
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
3.25 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#72058
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Dama De Noche flower

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
5

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Dama de noche flower (Cestrum nocturnum).  Known as "the lady of the night", this flower releases a strongly perfumed scent at night.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pence coin featuring Elizabeth II (Lady of the Night Flower) from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is unique in that it has a nickel-plated steel composition, which is different from the usual cupro-nickel or copper-nickel alloy used in many other coins. This makes it stand out from other coins in circulation and adds to its distinctiveness.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  - - - - - -
2015  - - - - - -
2016  - - - - - -

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 (Lady of the Night Flower) 2014-2016 coin.