England 1980 5 New Pence KM-911 Circulated World Coin
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Item Type: Coin
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Country: England
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Denomination: 5 New Pence Pound Sterling
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Date / Issue: 1980
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Pick / Catalog: KM-911
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Issuing Authority: Elizabeth II
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Series: Decimal issue, large-size 5 New Pence (crowned thistle)
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Mint: Royal Mint
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Mint Mark: None
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Color: Silver
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Design: Obv: Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II; Rev: Crowned thistle with NEW PENCE and 5
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Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend D·G·REG·F·D·1980 ELIZABETH·II (Arnold Machin portrait)
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Reverse: Crowned thistle dividing value 5, legend NEW PENCE (design by Christopher Ironside)
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Edge: Milled
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Composition: Copper-Nickel
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Dimensions: 23.59
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Diameter: 23.59
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Weight: 5.65
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Condition: Circulated
Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.
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Identification note: Catalog number not confirmed; KM reference varies by type/size—this is the large type used 1968–1981. | All observed attributes match the large-size 5 New Pence type issued 1968–1981: Elizabeth II (Arnold Machin portrait), copper‑nickel, 23.59 mm, 5.65 g, milled edge, reverse crowned thistle with legend NEW PENCE and value 5. Your coin is dated 1980, which falls within this type’s years. No mint mark varieties are listed for this date, and there are no subtype suffixes for circulation pieces. Supported by Numista entry for “5 New Pence – Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1968–1981,” which references KM# 911: https://en.numista.com/873 .
