United Kingdom 5 Pence - Elizabeth II, 2008
4th Portrait; Crowned Thistle, Platinum Proof
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Pence - Elizabeth II
Year
2008
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.8
Diameter (mm)
18
Description
5 Pence - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 2008. Struck in Platinum (.9995). Measures 18 mm and weighs 7.8 g.
- Obverse
- Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, with legend above and denomination below.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 250 | Proof |
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