United Kingdom Five Pence, Royal Shield — Elizabeth II, Fifth Portrait (2015–2022)

About this coin

Obverse

Elizabeth II faces right wearing the George IV State Diadem.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF 2015
J C

Translation

Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

The central junction of the shield shows elements of all four quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering

FIVE PENCE

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

JC: portrait designer. MD, where present: reverse designer. Special privy marks are identified in individual rows.

Identification and varieties

The fifth portrait was introduced during 2015. The earlier fourth-portrait 2015 coins are a separate type. Special privy-mark collector issues are listed separately within the table; absent quantities are unknown rather than zero.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.