© The Royal Mint, 2002
© The Royal Mint, 2002
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Crowned Lion, Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 12.65 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2002-2008 |
| Value | 10 Pence 0.10 GBP = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 12.65 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#279963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 2002 strike was issued to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, the first time a ten pence had been struck in gold. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel. Issue limit: 2,002.© The Royal Mint, 2002
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield, this issue was also released in copper-nickel, silver proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 2,008.
© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of the Crowned Lion, which is not commonly seen on other coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II. The lion is depicted with a crown on its head, symbolizing the monarch's authority and power. This design was specifically created for this coin and adds to its uniqueness and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 coin.
