5 Pence - Elizabeth II - Larger; 3'rd Portrait (1985 - 1990)
Country
Government
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pence |
| Catalog Number | KM# 937 |
| Weight (g) | 5.65 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.59 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.78 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.06 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1990-12-31 |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
D · G · REG · F · D · 1985
Description:
Elizabeth's portrait faces to the right in keeping with the tradition of alternating the direction the portrait faces between Monarchs. Elizabeth is is wearing a Crown and a necklace.
ELIZABETH II
D · G · REG · F · D · 1985
Description:
Elizabeth's portrait faces to the right in keeping with the tradition of alternating the direction the portrait faces between Monarchs. Elizabeth is is wearing a Crown and a necklace.
Reverse
Engraved by Christopher Ironside
Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
5
Description:
Crowned thistle with the number 5 beneath it.
FIVE PENCE
5
Description:
Crowned thistle with the number 5 beneath it.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 178,000 | In sets only | Very Common |
| 1985 | 102,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1986 | 167,000 | In sets only | Very Common |
| 1986 | 125,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1987 | 48,220,000 | Very Common | |
| 1987 | 89,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1988 | 120,744,610 | Very Common | |
| 1988 | 125,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1989 | 101,406,000 | Very Common | |
| 1989 | 100,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1990 | In sets only | Very Common | |
| 1990 | Proof | Very Common |