About the Design:

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1992
RDM

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Reverse

The Badge of Scotland, a thistle royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE PENCE
5

Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 3.25 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm