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© Ma collection de monnaies
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type
| Copper-nickel | 11.31 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1985-1990 |
| Value | 10 Pence (0.10 GGP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#8759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Tomato plant
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN PENCE 1988
10
Engraver: Robert Elderton
Edge
Milled
Comment
The 1985 Guernsey 1 Penny (KM#40), 2 Pence (KM# 41), and 10 Pence (KM# 43.1) coins were issued as FAO coins.Interesting fact
The 10 pence coin from Guernsey featuring Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type) has a unique feature - it has a rim that is not circular, but instead has a wavy shape. This wavy rim was designed to make the coin easier to distinguish from other coins in circulation, particularly for visually impaired individuals. This feature was introduced in 1985 and continued until 1990, making it a distinctive characteristic of coins from this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type) 1985-1990 coin.
