United Kingdom 5 Pence - Elizabeth II, 1985 – 1990
3rd portrait; large type
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Pence
Year
1985 – 1990
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.65
Diameter (mm)
23.59
Thickness (mm)
1.78
Demonetized
31 December 1990
Description
5 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1985 to 1990. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni). Measures 23.59 mm and weighs 5.65 g.
- Obverse
- Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 102.6K | € 0,08 | € 0,11 | € 0,14 | € 0,54 | € 0,54 | € 2,10 | € 2,40 | BU | 27% | |
| 1990 | 79.1K | — | — | € 1,60 | — | — | — | € 2,40 | Proof | 9% | |
| 1989 | 101.4M | € 0,09 | € 0,11 | € 0,11 | € 0,23 | € 0,23 | € 0,23 | € 1,10 | 29% | ||
| 1989 | 77.6K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 1,30 | BU | 0.9% | |
| 1989 | 85.7K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 3,10 | Proof | 2% | |
| 1988 | 120.7M | € 0,14 | € 0,14 | € 0,20 | € 0,29 | € 0,32 | € 0,49 | € 1,30 | 40% | ||
| 1988 | 134.1K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 1,10 | BU | 1.2% | |
| 1988 | 79.3K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 2,20 | Proof | 3% | |
| 1987 | 48.2M | — | — | € 0,14 | € 0,26 | € 0,33 | € 0,41 | € 1,10 | 25% | ||
| 1987 | 172.4K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 2,20 | BU | 1.3% | |
| 1987 | 88.7K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 2,20 | Proof | 3% | |
| 1986 | 167.2K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 2,20 | BU | 4% | |
| 1986 | 104.6K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 3,00 | Proof | 3% | |
| 1985 | 178.4K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 2,50 | BU | 4% | |
| 1985 | 102K | — | — | — | — | — | — | € 3,30 | Proof | 4% | |
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