When was 5p coin introduced

In the 5p was made smaller and lighter but was initially thought by many to be a bit too small. Only the smaller post 5p coins shown on this page are legal tender. For the previous larger ones, see here. Note that there are also minor die differences concerning the reverses of five pence coins dated Coins that went into BU annual sets often have minor differences in comparison to the coins that were for general circulation.

These coins are quite rare. Size: 18mm Width: 1. Weight: 3. It contains valuations for all UK decimal coins — and current English bank notes. It does happen sometimes, though, and one example is the 5p piece.

This rare 5p coin has the front and back different ways up, so it's simple to tell at a glance. You can look for other misaligned coins, though make sure you're careful when checking.

The photos in eBay listings will help you to decide whether a particular rare 5p coin is the one you're after. Also, check the milling around the outside, as a few rare coins don't have this.

Skip to main content. Shop by category. All Auction Buy it now. View: Gallery view. Buying format. Only 2 left. A rare 5 New Pence coin from the year of There are still three coins left to come - the 2p worth 4. Today's new arrival, made of cupro-nickel, is the only heptagonal coin in circulation in the world, according to Lord Fiske, chairman of the Decimal Currency Board DCB.

But some shopkeepers, bus conductors and members of the public are complaining that in spite of its distinctive shape it is too easily confused with the pence coin or half crown. One Londoner told the Evening News he accidentally left a 50p coin in a saucer full of 10ps as a tip for a waiter. But I suspect there'll be a lot of cases where that doesn't happen," he said.

Economic reasons for change The DCB has stockpiled million pence coins at banks around the country ready for today's introduction of the coin, making it the largest ever issue of a new coin. Lord Fiske said the reason for this was to replace the million ten-bob notes as soon as possible. He said the issue would eventually save the Treasury money.