UK, Five Pence, 1990 'Standard' Silver Proof Two-Coin Set, FDC The large and the small five pence coin set. To commemorate the introduction into circulation of a new, smaller five pence coin in 1990, the Royal Mint is issuing a maximum of 35,000 silver proof two-coin sets containing the last of the original five pence coins and the first of the new. The reverse of each of the coins features the Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned. This design by Christopher Ironside was first used on the five pence coin in 1968. The obverse shows the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf. These legal tender five pence coins are struck in sterling (.925) silver to proof quality. The original five pence piece weighs 5.65 grams and measures 23.59 mm in diameter. The new five pence piece weighs 3.25 grams and measures 18.00 mm in diameter. GRADE: Silver Proof FDC in Box and Certificate.
