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5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Independence)

🇧🇧 Barbados · 5 Cents · 1974–Present
Regular
Weight3.75 g
Diameter21 mm
Mintage 17,000
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionBrass (80% Copper, 20% Zinc)
DesignerPhilip Nathan
RulerElizabeth II
ReferenceKM# 20
Collector's Key World IDCKW-BRB-24

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1976 Barbados 5 Cents coins were minted?
17,000 were struck.
What is a 1976 Barbados 5 Cents made of?
Brass (80% Copper, 20% Zinc), weighing 3.75 g.
What is the melt value of a 1976 Barbados 5 Cents?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1976 Barbados 5 Cents a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.