1990 5p Elizabeth II (small type)
Worth about £0.10 in circulated condition. 1,634,976,005 were minted, the 45th lowest of any circulation 5p.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1990 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?
45th/ 45
Its circulation mintage of 1,634,976,005 is the 45th lowest of 45 circulation 5p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1990 Elizabeth II 5p
Photo: NumistaCirculationsmall type, Obverse A (see comments)£0.10
Mintage 1,634,976,005
1990 5p Elizabeth II (small type) (this page)
- Photo: NumistaBUsmall type
£0.19
Mintage 102,606
1990 5p Elizabeth II BU (small type)
Photo: NumistaBUlarge type£1.79
Mintage 102,606
1990 5p Elizabeth II BU (large type)
- Photo: NumistaProoflarge type
£1.79
Mintage 79,052
1990 5p Elizabeth II Proof (large type)
- Photo: NumistaProofsmall type
£0.19
Mintage 79,052
1990 5p Elizabeth II Proof (small type)
Elizabeth II 5p by year
About the 1990 5p Elizabeth II (small type)
The 1990 Elizabeth II 5 pence coin featuring the third portrait is a notable piece in British numismatics, representing the Royal Mint's enduring craftsmanship and the continuity of monarchy in the United Kingdom. The coin's design showcases the iconic third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, characterised by its small type lettering that differentiates it from previous issues. The use of a copper-nickel alloy lends a distinctive metallic sheen, while its circulation condition ensures its historical narrative is closely tied to everyday transactions of the era. Collectors appreciate this coin not only for its artistic representation of the monarchy but also for its role in reflecting the economic landscape of 1990s Britain.
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