10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Gold) 2008 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Gold) 2008 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Gold) 2008 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2008

10 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Gold

2008 year
Gold (.9167) 3.41 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
3.41 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#199769
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia holding trident with shield at her side, the folds of her dress transforming into a wave, legend above and below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· BRITANNIA 2008 ·
1/10 OUNCE FINE GOLD

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Portrait of Britannia by John Bergdahl "who wanted to convey a sense of Britannia being at one with the wind and sea and to make her seem elemental."

One tenth ounce fine gold alloyed with silver. Released as part of the 2008 4-coin Gold Britannia set, with an issue limit of 1,250 (1,250 sales) and individually with an issue limit of 1,000 (749 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2008

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was created specifically for this coin. The portrait was designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and features a more mature depiction of the Queen, with a slightly different hairstyle and a more regal expression. This design was only used on a limited number of coins, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  1998 - - - - - -

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