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10 Pence - Elizabeth II Water Shrew; Colourised
2022 year| Nickel plated steel | 6.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| 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 | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#366121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Coloured picture of a Water Shrew (Sorex palustris)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN PENCE
WATER SHREW (Colourised black)
Engraver: Mike Langman
Edge
Milled
Comment
One of six colourised coins with wetland animals
Interesting fact
The Water Shrew; Colourised 10 Pence coin from Guernsey features a unique colorization process that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's design features a colorful image of a water shrew, a small mammal native to Guernsey, on the reverse side. The colorization process involves applying a special finish to the coin's surface, which gives the image a lifelike quality and adds depth and dimension to the design. This process is a first for Guernsey coins and adds an extra layer of collectibility to this already unique coin.
