10 Pence - Elizabeth II (Great Crested Newt; Colourised) 2022 front 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (Great Crested Newt; Colourised) 2022 back
10 Pence - Elizabeth II (Great Crested Newt; Colourised) 2022 photo
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10 Pence - Elizabeth II Great Crested Newt; Colourised

2022 year
Nickel plated steel 6.5 g 24.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
10 Pence 0.10 GGP = USD 0.13
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#366119
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Coloured picture of a Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEN PENCE
GREAT CRESTED NEWT (Colourized in Black)

Engraver: Mike Langman

Edge

Milled

Comment

One of six colourized coins with wetland animals

Interesting fact

The Great Crested Newt depicted on the coin is a species of newt that can be found in the wild only on the island of Guernsey, which is where the coin was issued. It's a unique and special feature that sets this coin apart from others.