© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; N - NHS
| 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#135548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
A stethoscope wrapped around the letter ‘N’ to form the shape of a heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: N
Designer: The Royal Mint Team
Edge
Reeded
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 National Health Service was the first health service to provide healthcare based on a person’s clinical need instead of their ability to pay.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 (5,054 sales), individually in packs (906 sales) as well as to third parties in trade bags (7,999 sales) and in a complete folder with all 26 designs (15,660 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
The 10 pence coin featuring Elizabeth II (5th portrait; N - NHS) 2018-2019 from United Kingdom was released to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS). The coin's design features a stylized image of a nurse and the words "NHS 1948-2018" on the reverse side, surrounded by a border of flowers and leaves. This coin was the first time the NHS has been featured on a UK coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 148969 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 29619 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; N - NHS) 2018-2019 coin.
