5 Pence - Elizabeth II - 2'nd Portrait; Larger (1984)
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Features
| Denomination | 5 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3 |
| Weight (g) | 5.7 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.04 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Arnold Machin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II. ST. HELENA + ASCENSION
1984
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II. ST. HELENA + ASCENSION
1984
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Michael Hibbit
Lettering:
5
FIVE PENCE
Description:
St. Helena plover and denomination.
St. Helena plover, the critically endangered national bird of St. Helena. Plovers are wading birds, which explains their long legs. Those long legs also earned them the name "wirebird" locally.
5
FIVE PENCE
Description:
St. Helena plover and denomination.
St. Helena plover, the critically endangered national bird of St. Helena. Plovers are wading birds, which explains their long legs. Those long legs also earned them the name "wirebird" locally.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Very Common | ||
| 1984 | Proof | Very Common |