1989 5p Elizabeth II Proof (large type) – reverse

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1989 5p Elizabeth II Proof (large type)

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type

1989United KingdomProof

Worth about £1.79 as a proof. 85,704 were minted, the 37th lowest of any proof 5p.

Denomination

Type Value

£1.79

Numista type value · May 2026This issue not priced separatelyHow we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

85,704

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 type value

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the 1989 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?

37th/ 53

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Its proof mintage of 85,704 is the 37th lowest of 53 proof 5p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1989 Elizabeth II 5p

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Circulationlarge type
£0.18
Mintage 101,406,000
1989 5p Elizabeth II (large type)
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BUlarge type
£1.79
Mintage 77,569
1989 5p Elizabeth II BU (large type)
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Prooflarge type
£1.79
Mintage 85,704
1989 5p Elizabeth II Proof (large type) (this page)

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