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

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1997 5p Elizabeth II Proof (small type)

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type

1997United KingdomProof

Worth about £0.19 as a proof. 80,748 were minted, the 35th lowest of any proof 5p.

Denomination

Estimated Value

£0.19

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

80,748

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 catalogue

Value date:6 Mar 2026

Is the 1997 5p (Elizabeth II) rare?

35th/ 53

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Its proof mintage of 80,748 is the 35th lowest of 53 proof 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)
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Proofsmall type
£0.19
Mintage 80,748
1997 5p Elizabeth II Proof (small type) (this page)

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