1987 5p Elizabeth II BU (large type) – reverse

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1987 5p Elizabeth II BU (large type)

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type

1987United KingdomBU

Worth about £1.69 in BU condition. 172,425 were minted, the 38th lowest of any BU 5p.

Denomination

Estimated Value

£1.69

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Mintage

172,425

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 1987 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?

38th/ 43

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Its BU mintage of 172,425 is the 38th lowest of 43 BU 5p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1987 Elizabeth II 5p

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Circulationlarge type
£0.18
Mintage 48,220,000
1987 5p Elizabeth II (large type)
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BUlarge type
£1.69
Mintage 172,425
1987 5p Elizabeth II BU (large type) (this page)
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Prooflarge type
£1.79
Mintage 88,659
1987 5p Elizabeth II Proof (large type)

Elizabeth II 5p by year

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