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"Old" British 5 Pence coins are those issued from 1968 to 1990 and are 23.59 mm in diameter. These include the 5 New Pence coins issued from 1968 to 1981.

The larger pre-1991 5 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1991.

The new British 5 Pence coins are those issued from 1990 to present day and are 18 mm in diameter.

All British 5 Pence coin from 1968 to present day are made from 75% copper and 25% nickel. They have a silvery appearance but no silver content.

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