1997 5p Elizabeth II BU (small type) – reverse

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1997 5p Elizabeth II BU (small type)

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type

1997United KingdomBU

Worth about £0.19 in BU condition. 109,557 were minted, the 32nd lowest of any BU 5p.

Denomination

Type Value

£0.19

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

Condition

Mintage

109,557

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?

32nd/ 43

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Its BU mintage of 109,557 is the 32nd lowest of 43 BU 5p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1997 Elizabeth II 5p

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Circulationsmall type, Obverse B or C (see…
£0.10
Mintage 236,596,000
1997 5p Elizabeth II (small type)
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BUsmall type
£0.19
Mintage 109,557
1997 5p Elizabeth II BU (small type) (this page)
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Proofsmall type
£0.19
Mintage 80,748
1997 5p Elizabeth II Proof (small type)

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