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10 Pence - Elizabeth II Spade Guinea shield, 1/10 oz silver
| Silver (.999) | 3.11 g | 19 mm |
| Location | Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2020-2022 |
| Value | 10 Pence 0.10 SHP = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | Pound (1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#259243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Image of spade guinea with weight left and purity right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/10 OUNCE
GUINEA
.999 SILVER
EIC
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Guinea was first struck in 1663 for King Charles II, and was a symbol of Britain's rising colonial power, as it became recognized and accepted throughout the world. The Guinea was known for its purity and reliability, and the Five Guinea coin even had the engraving "Decus et Tutamen", meaning "an Ornament and a Safeguard", further securing its symbol as a reliable coin.The Spade Guinea design was first introduced in 1787 by King George III, and symbolizes England and Scotland, France, Ireland and the German possession of the Hanoverian dynasty. Scotland and England were merged to form Great Britain, which is represented by three lions that symbolize England, Normandy, and Aquitaine and the standing lion which represents Scotland. The Royal Arms also had the Arms of France until 1801, which is represented with three Gold fleurs-de-lis on a blue background, symbolizing the king's approved right to rule. The Ireland coat of arms is symbolized my a Gold harp with Silver strings. The Hanover coat of Arms included an addition in 1714 of a galloping horse on the lowest part, representing Hanover. The English and Scottish lions remained side by side. These four coat of Arms join together to create the Spade Guinea design featured on this coin.
2020 is the first year in which a 1/10 oz silver option has been available.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pence - Elizabeth II (Spade Guinea shield, 1/10 oz silver) 2020-2022 coin is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a stylized image of the Spade Guinea shield, which is a heraldic symbol associated with the British Royal Family. The shield is depicted in a modern, abstract style, giving the coin a distinctive and eye-catching look. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins in the series and makes it a standout piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Spade Guinea shield, 1/10 oz silver) 2020-2022 coin.
