<P> The British decimal five pence ( 5p ) coin -- often pronounced five pee -- is a unit of currency equaling five one - hundredths of a pound sterling . Its obverse has featured the profile of Queen Elizabeth II since the coin 's introduction on 23 April 1968 , replacing the shilling in preparation for decimalisation in 1971 . A smaller version of the coin was introduced in June 1990 with the older coins being withdrawn on 31 December 1990 . Four different portraits of the Queen have been used , with the latest design by Jody Clark being introduced in 2015 . The second and current reverse , featuring a segment of the Royal Shield , was introduced in 2008 . </P>
<P> The British decimal five pence ( 5p ) coin -- often pronounced five pee -- is a unit of currency equaling five one - hundredths of a pound sterling . Its obverse has featured the profile of Queen Elizabeth II since the coin 's introduction on 23 April 1968 , replacing the shilling in preparation for decimalisation in 1971 . A smaller version of the coin was introduced in June 1990 with the older coins being withdrawn on 31 December 1990 . Four different portraits of the Queen have been used , with the latest design by Jody Clark being introduced in 2015 . The second and current reverse , featuring a segment of the Royal Shield , was introduced in 2008 . </P>
when did old 5p go out of circulation
when did old 5p go out of circulation
31 December 1990
31 December 1990