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Coin Identification
Country: United Kingdom (UK)
Denomination: 5 New Pence
Year of Issue: 1970
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Currency System: Decimal (introduced in 1971)
Obverse (Front Side)
Portrait: Queen Elizabeth II (young portrait)
Designer: Arnold Machin
Inscription:
“D·G·REG·D·1970 ELIZABETH II”
Meaning:
By the Grace of God, Queen, 1970, Elizabeth II
Direction: Facing right
Edge: Milled (reeded edge)
Reverse (Back Side)
Design: Crowned Thistle (national symbol of Scotland)
Value: Large numeral 5
Inscription: “NEW PENCE”
Designer: Christopher Ironside
Technical Specifications
Metal Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight: 5.65 grams
Diameter: 23.6 mm
Thickness: Approx. 1.7 mm
Shape: Round
Magnetic: No
Historical Background
This coin was part of the UK decimal coinage system, prepared before Decimal Day (15 February 1971).
Coins dated 1968–1970 were minted early so the public could get used to the new system.
The wording “New Pence” was later changed to “Five Pence” in 1982.
Mintage (Production Quantity)
Estimated Mintage: Over 20 million coins
This makes it common, not rare.
Value in United States (USD – Approxi #oldcoins #rarecoins #1paisacoin #antiquecoins #afghanistancoins #canadiancoins #coincollecting #canadacoins #coincollection mate)
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Summary
The 1970 UK 5 New Pence coin is a historically important piece from the United Kingdom’s move to decimal currency. While not rare, it is widely collected and appreciated for its classic design and royal portrait.