Britain never joined the Eurozone. The UK retained sterling throughout Elizabeth II's reign, and no 5 euro cent piece was ever struck for British circulation — making this a privately produced fantasy piece with no legal tender status in any jurisdiction. These were made for the novelty market, not monetary use.
Britain never joined the Eurozone. The UK retained sterling throughout Elizabeth II's reign, and no 5 euro cent piece was ever struck for British circulation — making this a privately produced fantasy piece with no legal tender status in any jurisdiction. These were made for the novelty market, not monetary use.