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10 Pence - Charles III Giant’s Causeway
2023 yearNickel plated steel | 6.5 g | 24.5 mm |
Location | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
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Issuing company | Westminster Collection |
King | Charles III (2022-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2023 |
Value | 10 Pence 0.10 IMP = USD 0.13 |
Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
Composition | Nickel plated steel |
Weight | 6.5 g |
Diameter | 24.5 mm |
Thickness | 1.85 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Coloured, Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#421448 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination and colour photograph of the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN PENCE
GIANT'S CAUSEWAY
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pence - Charles III (Giant’s Causeway) 2023 coin features a unique design that showcases the natural beauty of Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The coin's design depicts the iconic basalt columns that make up the Causeway, which are steeped in myth and legend. According to local folklore, the columns were created by the giant Finn MacCool as a pathway to Scotland. The coin's design not only highlights the region's stunning natural beauty but also celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Northern Ireland.