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10 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 11.3 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1968-1981 |
| Value | 10 Pence (0.10 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Part of the Crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW PENCE
10
Designer: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Milled
Comment
Obverse die varieties:1968-77 - obverse 151 beads, reverse 152 beads;
1978-81 - obverse 147 beads, reverse 152 beads;
