Royal Shield 5p 2008 Proof (non-magnetic) – reverse

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Royal Shield 5p 2008 Proof (non-magnetic)

Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, non-magnetic

2008United KingdomProof

Worth about £2.09 as a proof. 20,000 were minted, the 11th lowest of any proof 5p.

Denomination

Type Value

£2.09

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

Condition

Proof

Mintage

20,000

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?

11th/ 53

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Its proof mintage of 20,000 is the 11th lowest of 53 proof 5p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 2008 Royal Shield 5p

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Circulationnon-magnetic, medal alignment
£0.13
Mintage 165,172,000
Royal Shield 5p 2008 (non-magnetic, medal alignment)
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Circulationnon-magnetic, coin alignment (error)
£0.13
Mintage —
Royal Shield 5p 2008 (non-magnetic, coin alignment (error))
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BUnon-magnetic
£2.09
Mintage 100,000
Royal Shield 5p 2008 BU (non-magnetic)
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Proofnon-magnetic
£2.09
Mintage 20,000
Royal Shield 5p 2008 Proof (non-magnetic) (this page)

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