Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted.
5 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait 1/40 oz Fine Silver (2015)
Circulating version: 2015 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2015 |
| Denomination | 5 Pence |
| Face value | 5p |
| Mintage | 1,009 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (999/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 0.800g · 0.0257 t oz |
| Diameter | 8.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Britannia in profile, a shield on her left shoulder and a spear over her right shoulder, ship in the background.
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 2015 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/40 oz Fine Silver
The 2015 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/40 oz Fine Silver is a collector 5 pence coin, struck in 99.9% silver. It weighs 0.8g and measures 8mm across. Reverse design: Britannia in profile, a shield on her left shoulder and a spear over her right shoulder, ship in the background.
1,009 were struck.
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How much is the 2015 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/40 oz Fine Silver worth?
No verified sale of the 2015 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/40 oz Fine Silver has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £1.03 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2015 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/40 oz Fine Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2015 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield, not the coin found in change. At 0.8g of 99.9% silver it is lighter than the 3.25g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2015 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/40 oz Fine Silver?
Check the weight 0.8g and diameter 8mm and the metal (99.9% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.