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Royal Shield 5p 2016 BU

Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield

2016United KingdomBU

Worth about £0.69 in BU condition. 30,205 were minted, the 4th lowest of any BU 5p.

Denomination

Type Value

£0.69

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

Condition

Mintage

30,205

Physical Properties

Composition:Nickel plated steel

Weight:3.25g

Shape:Round

Diameter:18mm

Thickness:1.7mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

RoundNickel plated steel

Value source:Numista type value

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the Royal Shield 2016 5p rare?

4th/ 43

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Its BU mintage of 30,205 is the 4th lowest of 43 BU 5p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 2016 Royal Shield 5p

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Circulation
£0.06
Mintage 305,740,000
Royal Shield 5p 2016
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BU
£0.69
Mintage 30,205
Royal Shield 5p 2016 BU (this page)
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Proof
£0.69
Mintage 10,328
Royal Shield 5p 2016 Proof

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