UK 5 Pence 1968–1989 – Large Type (Pre-1990 Old Size 5p)

Original large size 5p coin issued before the smaller 5 pence was introduced in 1990.
A classic UK decimal coin from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Key Features:

• Country: United Kingdom

• Denomination: 5 Pence (5p)

• Years: 1968–1989

• Type: Large / Old Size 5p

• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II

• Composition: Cupro-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

• Diameter: 23.59 mm

• Weight: 5.65 g

• Edge: Milled

• Demonitised: 31 December 1990

• Genuine UK circulation coin

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Design:

Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II portrait (Arnold Machin design)
Reverse: Crowned thistle – Badge of Scotland

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Condition:

• Circulated

• Condition varies by year selected 

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Ideal for:

• UK decimal coin collectors

• Elizabeth II coin collections

• Date fillers

• Old size 5p collectors

• Pre-1990 British coins