Cinq pence du Royaume-Uni, petit format — Elizabeth II (1990–1997)

About this coin

Obverse

Elizabeth II faces right in the George IV State Diadem.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH II D G REG F D
1990
RDM

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

RDM: portrait designer’s initials where present.

Identification and varieties

No ordinary currency issue is listed for 1993. Portrait and border-bead layouts vary; 1997 ordinary coins can have either of two layouts.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.