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10 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Crowned Lion
| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 6.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1998-2008 |
| Value | 10 Pence 0.10 GBP = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Part of the Crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN PENCE
10
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1998 & 1999 issues were not struck for circulation and can only be found in the annual Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof sets.
According to https://www.checkyourchange.co.uk/10p-coins-in-circulation/ there are two circulation reverse die varieties for 2005 dated coins: one with the 1 in the 10 aligned with a dot, and the other with the 1 aligned between two dots.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pence coin featuring Elizabeth II's 4th portrait with a crowned lion was the first coin to be redesigned with a new obverse (heads) side, since the coin was introduced in 1969. The redesign was done to update the coin's look and make it more easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 63670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 80144 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 72469 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 49372 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 60770 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 43513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 35020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 40563 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 37689 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 38215 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 36333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; Crowned Lion) 1998-2008 coin.
