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The British decimal five pence coin (often shortened to 5p in writing and speech) is a denomination of sterling coinage worth 5 ⁄ 100 of a pound.Its obverse has featured the profile of the British monarch since the coin’s introduction on 23 April 1968, replacing the shilling in preparation for decimalisation in 1971. [1]
1992 Two pence: Plume of ostrich feathers within a coronet (1971–2008) Segment of the Royal Arms (2008–present) 25.9 mm 1.85 mm 7.12 g Bronze 1971 2.03 mm Copper-plated steel 1992 Five pence [a] King Charles III: Crowned thistle (1968–2008) Segment of the Royal Arms (2008–present) 18 mm 1.7 mm 3.25 g Cupronickel (3:1) Milled 1990 1.89 mm
Minted uniquely in 2016 as a commemorative coin. [7] Ten pence: 10p A replacement for the florin (two shillings). The coin was reduced in size in 1992. Twenty pence: 20p Introduced in 1982. Twenty-five pence: 25p A commemorative coin issued between 1972 and 1981 as a post-decimal continuation of the old crown. From 1990 it was replaced in the ...
Rising world prices for copper had caused the metal value of the pre-1992 copper 1p coin to exceed 1p (for example, in May 2006, the intrinsic metal value of a pre-1992 1p coin was about 1.5 pence). [18] Melting coins is illegal in the United Kingdom and is punishable by a fine, or up to two years imprisonment. [19] [20]
The Pakistan Mint is a Pakistani coin Manufacturing Industry located in Shalimar Town, Lahore, Pakistan. It is the oldest mint located in Pakistan. It is governed by the Finance Ministry Federal Government of Pakistan. The mint has been in operation since 1942. Currency denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 are currently minted there. [1]
5 Rupee Coin January 29, 1996 50th Anniversary of United Nations: Bronze Copper 97% Zinc 2.5% and Tin 0.5% The coin shall be round with 200 serrations, diameter of 35 millimetres (1.4 in) and 20.0 grams (0.71 oz) (not exceeding 1/40 in weight) 5,00,000 8 50 Rupee Coin March 22, 1997 Golden Jubilee of Pakistan
Pages in category "Coins of Pakistan" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C. Coins of British India;
The shield in its entirety was featured on the now-obsolete round £1 coin. The 50p coin depicts the lowest point of the Shield, with the words FIFTY PENCE below the point of the shield. The coin's obverse remains unchanged. In October 2023 the King Charles III fifty-pence coin was presented; the coin features an Atlantic salmon. [16] [17]