© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; V - Village
| 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#135582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
The letter ‘V’ in front of a British village.
Script: Latin
Lettering: V
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 village represents the ideal of Great Britain living separate to the bustle of modern life.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 (1,722 sales), individually in packs (313 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design depicting a village scene, which was created by the designer, Stephen Taylor, using a combination of traditional engraving techniques and computer-aided design. The design includes several distinctive elements, such as a village church, a pub, and a village green, which are meant to evoke a sense of community and tradition. The coin's obverse, or front side, features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was also designed by Stephen Taylor. Overall, this coin is a special commemorative issue that celebrates the beauty and charm of Britain's villages, and it is a unique addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 132236 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 25695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; V - Village) 2018-2019 coin.
