United Kingdom 5 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1961
Decimal Pattern
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
5 Cents
Year
1961
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.81
Diameter (mm)
19
Description
5 Cents from United Kingdom. Issued in 1961. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.81 g.
- Obverse
- Young laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen)
- Reverse
- Central crown with crowned lion above and date below, denomination to left and right
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | — |
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