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1968 5p Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1968United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.17 in circulated condition. 98,868,250 were minted, the 13th lowest of any circulation 5p.

Denomination

Estimated Value

£0.17

Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

98,868,250

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Weight:5.65g

Shape:Round

Diameter:23.59mm

Thickness:1.78mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Features & Details

RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine

Value date:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1968 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?

13th/ 45

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Its circulation mintage of 98,868,250 is the 13th lowest of 45 circulation 5p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1968 Elizabeth II 5p

Photo: Numista
Circulation
£0.17
Mintage 98,868,250
1968 5p Elizabeth II (this page)
Photo: Numista
BUBU (in blue wallet)
£0.26
Mintage 6,323,210
1968 5p Elizabeth II BU

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