10 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; J - Jubilee) 2018-2019 front 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; J - Jubilee) 2018-2019 back
10 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; J - Jubilee) 2018-2019 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2018

10 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; J - Jubilee

 
Nickel plated steel 6.5 g 24.5 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#135507
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

A Jubilee Carriage above the letter ‘J’

Script: Latin

Lettering: J

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. In 2017 Queen Elizabeth II marked her Sapphire Jubilee, as the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

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 (2,660 sales), individually in packs (806 sales) as well as to third parties in trade bags (8,000 sales) and in a complete folder with all 26 designs (15,660 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2019

Interesting fact

The 10p coin featuring Elizabeth II's 5th portrait, also known as the Jubilee coin, was released in 2018 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Queen's coronation. It's a circulating commemorative coin, meaning it was designed to be used in everyday transactions, and it's made of nickel-plated steel, which is a durable and cost-effective material. The coin weighs 6.5 grams and has a diameter of 24mm. It's a unique and collectible coin that's a great addition to any coin collection!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  132692 - - - - - -
2019  27126 - - - - - -

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; J - Jubilee) 2018-2019 coin.