Queen Elizabeth I £5 2008
Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Queen Elizabeth I
2008United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth I £5 2008 is a United Kingdom £5 coin struck in 2008 at the Royal Mint. 30,649 were minted. Its estimated value is £11.67, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 6/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in copper-nickel, weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
£5
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
30,649
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Thickness:3.2mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundCopper-nickel
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:19 May 2026
Is the Queen Elizabeth I 2008 £5 rare?
Its circulation mintage of 30,649 is the 3rd lowest of 20 circulation £5 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2008 Queen Elizabeth I £5
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth I £5 2008 (this page) | Circulation | — | 30,649 | £11.67Numista catalogue |
| Queen Elizabeth I £5 2008 BU | BU | — | 26,700 | £13.04Numista catalogue |
| Queen Elizabeth I £5 2008 Proof | Proof | — | 36,333 | £4.55Numista catalogue |
Other 2008 £5 coins
- Prince Charles 60th Birthday £5 2008Mintage 14,088
- Prince Charles 60th Birthday £5 2008 ProofMintage 36,333
- Prince Charles 60th Birthday £5 2008 BUMintage 54,746
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