This 1970 Five New Pence coin was issued during the early decimal transition period of the United Kingdom’s currency system. Featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, designed by Arnold Machin, it captures a classic image of the monarch that became iconic throughout her reign.

The reverse design, created by Christopher Ironside, displays the Badge of Scotland – a thistle royally crowned, representing the nation’s strength and heritage. Minted in Copper-Nickel (CuNi), this coin is a fine example of pre-decimal craftsmanship, marking the end of an era before full decimalization in 1971.