10 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - U - Union Jack Flag
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Quintessentially British A to Z
Description
This is one coin in a 26 piece ten pence collection, each coin features a letter of the alphabet and a drawing to mark something British relating to it.
This one being 'U' goes with the Union Jack flag.
The collection is called "Quintessentially British" is was part of the 2018/19 Great British Coin Hunt, each coin was released into circulation in very low numbers so the chance of finding one is slim.
The coin was also available individually in BU and silver.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Commemorative Circulating
Years
2018 - 2019
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
24.5 mm
Thickness
1.85 mm
Weight
6.5 g
Face Value
10 Pence (0.10 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Nickel Plated Steel
Series
The Great British Coin Hunt
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, with legend around
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II ∙ DEI ∙ GRA ∙ REG ∙ F ∙ D ∙ TEN PENCE ∙ 2018 ∙
J.C
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
The Union Jack flag with the letter 'U' to the left
Reverse Designer
The Royal Mint Team
Reverse Lettering
U
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2018
Brilliant Uncirculated
2018
220,000
Circulated
2019
Brilliant Uncirculated
2019
84,000
Circulated