© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
10 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Y - Yeoman Warder
| 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#135588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
A Yeoman Warder and a key hanging off of the letter ‘Y’.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Y
E II R
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. Yeoman Warders are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London.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 (3,095 sales), individually in packs (1,248 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 design on the reverse side, which depicts a Yeoman Warder, also known as a Beefeater, in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Yeoman Warders' establishment. The Yeoman Warders are a group of ceremonial guardians who have been responsible for guarding the Tower of London since the 15th century. The coin's design is a nod to the rich history and tradition of the Yeoman Warders and is a unique addition to the collection of coins featuring Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 133386 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 28003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Y - Yeoman Warder) 2018-2019 coin.
