United Kingdom Five Pence

Brief Description

The reverse of the coin depicts the center segment of the Royal Shield of Arms, showing the junction of the four quarters. The words 'FIVE PENCE' are written horizontally across the middle.

Historical Significance

Introduced in 2008 as part of Matthew Dent's 'Royal Shield of Arms' series, where all coins from 1p to 50p can be arranged to display the full Shield of arms. It replaced the previous Christopher Ironside thistle design used since decimalization.

Estimated Value

Face value (£0.05), though uncirculated specimens or rare error versions may have higher collector value.

Care Instructions

Handle by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Store in an acid-free environment (Mylar flip or plastic capsule) and avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives to preserve the original mint luster.

Created At: 2026-03-23T02:06:04.823860