United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Royaume-Uni Cinq Pence, Chardon couronné — Elizabeth II, Platine Spéciale (2008)
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About this coin
The Scottish thistle five-pence piece in platinum for the 2008 collector collection.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2008
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
2008 collector issue. A 250 issue limit is not stated as a verified final mintage.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | Issue limit: 250; final output not established. |
2008Proof
Issue limit: 250; final output not established.