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5 Pence - Charles III 1/40 oz Fine Silver
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Weight | 0.8 g |
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| Reverse description | Standing allegorical figure of Britannia depicted facing forward in a classical composition, holding a long trident in her right hand and a shield bearing the Union Flag in her left. Waves of the sea rise behind her to the left, while a radiant rising sun fills the upper background to the right. The design evokes traditional imagery of British maritime sovereignty. The legend and bullion specifications are inscribed around the periphery and within the lower field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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The 5 pence denomination itself dates to decimalization in 1971, when it replaced the shilling at par. Struck here in fine silver at fractional weight, this piece belongs to the Royal Mint's bullion-accessible format developed to bring silver ownership below traditional one-ounce price points — a commercial decision, not a monetary one. No legal tender transaction has ever plausibly involved a coin this small.