1997 5p Elizabeth II (small type)
Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type
1997United KingdomObverse B or C (see comments)
Worth about £0.10 in circulated condition. 236,596,000 were minted, the 30th lowest of any circulation 5p.
Denomination
5p
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
236,596,000
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 1997 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?
30th/ 45
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Its circulation mintage of 236,596,000 is the 30th lowest of 45 circulation 5p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1997 Elizabeth II 5p
Photo: NumistaCirculationsmall type, Obverse B or C (see…£0.10
Mintage 236,596,000
1997 5p Elizabeth II (small type) (this page)
- Photo: NumistaBUsmall type
£0.19
Mintage 109,557
1997 5p Elizabeth II BU (small type)
- Photo: NumistaProofsmall type
£0.19
Mintage 80,748
1997 5p Elizabeth II Proof (small type)
Elizabeth II 5p by year
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