1970 5p Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
1970United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
Worth about £0.12 in circulated condition. 225,948,525 were minted, the 28th lowest of any circulation 5p.
Denomination
5p
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
225,948,525
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 1970 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?
28th/ 45
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Its circulation mintage of 225,948,525 is the 28th lowest of 45 circulation 5p coins in the catalogue.
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