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5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type)

🇬🇬 Guernsey · 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type) · 1968–2020
Regular
Weight5.65 g
Diameter23.6 mm
Mintage 405,000 Proof issues: 2,500
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerRaphael David Maklouf, Robert Elderton
ReferenceKM# 42.1
Collector's Key World IDCKW-GGY-1283

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1988 Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type) coins were minted?
405,000 were struck (Proof issues: 2,500).
What is a 1988 Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 5.65 g.
What is the melt value of a 1988 Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1988 Guernsey 5 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.