• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, inscription: +ELIZABETH II D G REG F D.

• Reverse: Denomination "5 PENCE" with a crowned thistle design representing Scotland.

• Composition: Cupronickel

• Weight: 5.65 g

• Diameter: 23.59 mm

• Edge: Milled

• Mint: The Royal Mint

Historical Insight:
During the late 20th century, British coins maintained traditional motifs while adapting to modern decimalisation standards. The 5 pence coin was a practical part of everyday transactions, widely recognised across the UK.

Collecting Note:
Although a common circulation coin, its context as a coin unexpectedly found in change adds a personal story to your collection. It serves as a tangible connection to the UK’s monetary history in the late 1980s.