What is a 5 new pence coin worth?
There are 100 new pence in a British pound (GBP) and one British pound is worth $1.60 US dollars at today’s exchange rate. (Look up exchange rates at xe.com, they change continuously.) So 5 pence is worth about 8 US cents.
Which new pence coins are rare?
Some of the rarest 2p coins are a small batch from 1983 which were accidentally minted with the words “new pence” on them instead of “two pence”, according to the Royal Mint. All 2p coins printed between 1971 and 1981 had “new pence” printed on them but after that, the writing changed to “two pence.”
Is a new pence coin worth anything?
Since there are relatively few coins with the date 1983 and the inscription ‘NEW PENCE’ in circulation, they may well have a value higher than face value to a collector. The Royal Mint is, however, unable to comment on the value of any individual coin and we would recommend that you should consult a coin dealer.
How much is a 1968 5 new pence worth?
Mintage, Worth:
| Year | Mintage | Value, USD |
|---|---|---|
| Unc | ||
| 1970 | 225.948.525 | $ 0.22 |
| 1969 | 120.270.000 | $ 0.32 |
| 1968 | 98.868.250 | $ 0.32 |
Is 5p still legal tender?
Five pence and ten pence coins are legal tender only up to the sum of £5; this means it is permissible to refuse payment of sums greater than this amount in 5p and 10p coins to settle a debt.
Are there any rare five pence coins?
The 1977 5p is the rarest according to The Royal Mint’s latest scarcity update. Only 24,308,000 of these late 70s debuts were minted, meaning a smaller chance for collectors to get their hands on a copy. That makes it far more attractive in avid coin hunters’ eyes as the coin is more scarce.
Are there any valuable 5 pence coins?
It’s typically these unusual versions that are the rarest and most valuable. Sometimes that’s because they have an uncommon design, or because they’re really old and perhaps not even accepted as regular tender anymore. Rare coins with errors can also be worth hundreds time more than their face value.
How much is a 5 coin worth?
Upon decimalisation in 1971 the Crown coin, which had always been 5 Shillings, became it’s decimal equivalent, i.e. 25 pence.
When did old 5p go out of circulation?
On 27 June 1990 a reduced size version of the five pence coin was introduced. The older larger coins were withdrawn on 31 December 1990.