Royaume-Uni Cinq Pence, Chardon couronné — Élisabeth II (1998–2008)

About this coin

Obverse

Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1998
IRB

Translation

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

Reverse

A crowned thistle stands above 5.

Script: Latin

Lettering

FIVE PENCE
5

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

IRB: portrait designer’s initials; no mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Currency, brilliant-uncirculated and proof strikes are recorded separately.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.