Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type obverse
Obverse
Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type reverse
Reverse
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Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait large type (1985–1990)

CountryGuernsey Year1985–1990 Denom5 Pence Mintage700 MetalCopper-nickel Melt ~£0.06
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CountryGuernsey
Year1985–1990
Denomination5 Pence
Face value5p
Mintage700
CirculationNon-circulating
Demonetised1991
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.650g
Diameter23.6mm
Thickness1.70mm
ShapeRound
EdgeMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Obv. artistRaphael David Maklouf
Rev. artistRobert Elderton
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Bust of Elizabeth II on the right This is an automatic translation. The original text is:Buste d'Élisabeth II a droite

ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY RDM

Reverse

Sailing boats, 2 yachts with spinnaker sailing to the right, value and date around

FIVE PENCE 1987 5

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.1817
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.06

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About the 1985 Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type

The 1985 Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type is a collector 5 pence coin issued from 1985 to 1990, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 5.65g and measures 23.6mm across. Reverse design: Sailing boats, 2 yachts with spinnaker sailing to the right, value and date around.

700 were struck. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1991), so its value is to collectors only.

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Check the weight 5.65g and diameter 23.6mm and the metal (copper-nickel) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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