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    1990 5p Elizabeth II BU (small type)

    Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type
    1990United KingdomBU

    Worth about £0.19 in BU condition. 102,606 were minted, the 29th lowest of any BU 5p.

    Denomination
    5p
    Type Value
    £0.19
    Numista type value · Mar 2026This issue not priced separatelyHow we value coins
    Condition
    BU
    Mintage
    102,606

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
    Weight:3.25g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:18mm
    Thickness:1.7mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
    Mint:Royal Mint

    Features & Details

    RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
    Value source:Numista type value
    Value date:6 Mar 2026

    Is the 1990 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?

    29th/ 43

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its BU mintage of 102,606 is the 29th lowest of 43 BU 5p coins in the catalogue.

    Versions of the 1990 Elizabeth II 5p

    • 1990 5p Elizabeth II (small type)Photo: Numista
      Circulationsmall type, Obverse A (see comments)

      £0.10

      Mintage 1,634,976,005

      1990 5p Elizabeth II (small type)

    • 1990 5p Elizabeth II BU (small type)Photo: Numista
      BUsmall type

      £0.19

      Mintage 102,606

      1990 5p Elizabeth II BU (small type) (this page)

    • 1990 5p Elizabeth II BU (large type)Photo: Numista
      BUlarge type

      £1.79

      Mintage 102,606

      1990 5p Elizabeth II BU (large type)

    • 1990 5p Elizabeth II Proof (large type)Photo: Numista
      Prooflarge type

      £1.79

      Mintage 79,052

      1990 5p Elizabeth II Proof (large type)

    • 1990 5p Elizabeth II Proof (small type)Photo: Numista
      Proofsmall type

      £0.19

      Mintage 79,052

      1990 5p Elizabeth II Proof (small type)

    Elizabeth II 5p by year

    ← 1989 5p (Elizabeth II)1991 5p (Elizabeth II) →
    • 1984 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1985 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1986 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1987 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1988 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1992 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1993 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1994 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1995 5p (Elizabeth II)
    • 1996 5p (Elizabeth II)

    About the 1990 5p Elizabeth II BU (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. 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.

    ⓘHow this was written

    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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