1983 5p Elizabeth II BU (set issue) – reverse

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1983 5p Elizabeth II BU (set issue)

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; set issue

1983United KingdomBU

Worth about £1.34 in BU condition. 637,100 were minted, the 42nd lowest of any BU 5p.

Denomination

Estimated Value

£1.34

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Mintage

637,100

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

Features & Details

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

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the 1983 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?

42nd/ 43

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Its BU mintage of 637,100 is the 42nd lowest of 43 BU 5p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1983 Elizabeth II 5p

Photo: Numista
BUset issue
£1.34
Mintage 637,100
1983 5p Elizabeth II BU (set issue) (this page)
Photo: Numista
Proofset issue
£1.83
Mintage 107,800
1983 5p Elizabeth II Proof (set issue)

Elizabeth II 5p by year

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