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1968 5p Elizabeth II BU

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1968United KingdomBU (in blue wallet)

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.26 in BU condition. 6,323,210 were minted, the 43rd lowest of any BU 5p.

Denomination

Estimated Value

£0.26

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Mintage

6,323,210

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

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the 1968 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?

43rd/ 43

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Its BU mintage of 6,323,210 is the 43rd lowest of 43 BU 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
Photo: Numista
BUBU (in blue wallet)
£0.26
Mintage 6,323,210
1968 5p Elizabeth II BU (this page)

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