Royal Shield 5p 2008 BU (non-magnetic)
Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, non-magnetic
2008United KingdomBU
Worth about £2.09 in BU condition. 100,000 were minted, the 27th lowest of any BU 5p.
Denomination
5p
Condition
BU
Mintage
100,000
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:18 May 2026
Is the Royal Shield 2008 5p rare?
27th/ 43
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Its BU mintage of 100,000 is the 27th lowest of 43 BU 5p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 2008 Royal Shield 5p
Photo: NumistaCirculationnon-magnetic, medal alignment£0.13
Mintage 165,172,000
Royal Shield 5p 2008 (non-magnetic, medal alignment)
- Photo: NumistaCirculationnon-magnetic, coin alignment (error)
£0.13
Mintage —
Royal Shield 5p 2008 (non-magnetic, coin alignment (error))
- Photo: NumistaBUnon-magnetic
£2.09
Mintage 100,000
Royal Shield 5p 2008 BU (non-magnetic) (this page)
- Photo: NumistaProofnon-magnetic
£2.09
Mintage 20,000
Royal Shield 5p 2008 Proof (non-magnetic)
Royal Shield 5p by year
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