© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; B - James Bond
| Nickel plated steel | 6.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2018-2019 |
| Value | 10 Pence 0.10 GBP = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#135495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
The official 007 logo alongside the letter ‘B’.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
B
007 TM
Engraver: The Royal Mint Team
Edge
Milled
Comment
One of twenty-six 10 pence coins in the Quintessentially British A to Z collection featuring a different letter to represent and celebrate different British landmarks and traditions.The brainchild of novelist Ian Fleming, James Bond is the ultimate hero. Since his creation in 1953, Bond has been the idol for many men and women, defining what it means to be ‘cool’. Bond first appeared on our screens in 1962 in the classic inaugural film, Dr No.
007 and related James Bond Trademarks © 1962 – 2018 Danjaq LLC, and United Artists Corporation. 007and related James Bond Trademarks are the trademarks of Danjaq LLC. All Rights Reserved.
From the Royal Mint website for 2019: "There is an unlimited mintage set against the collectable Uncirculated Great British Coin Hunt A-Z 2019 10p coins made. However, 2.1 million circulating versions of the coins will be released into circulation from February 2019."
As well as being issued for circulation the 2018 coin was available to purchase individually and in a complete folder (37,992 sales) with all 26 designs, the design was also struck in silver proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2018
While issued for circulation the 2019 coin was available to purchase individually (4,189 sales), individually in packs (1,158 sales) as well as to third parties in trade bags (7,998 sales) and in a complete folder with all 26 designs (15,660 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the fictional character James Bond, created by author Ian Fleming. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Bond, played by actor Sean Connery, in a classic pose, surrounded by the words "Bond 007" and the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. This coin was issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 160378 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 39434 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; B - James Bond) 2018-2019 coin.
