How to collect 10p
The Ten Pence coin (10p) was introduced in 1968 as a prelude to replacing the Florin (2 shilling) after decimalisation in 1971. Up until 1982 the coins were marked NEW PENCE but after that were just marked TEN PENCE.
In 2018 a major series of 26 coins were introduced to represent an A to Z of "iconic themes that are quintessentially British". The set was repeated in 2019 and had much lower mintage. You can see 10p on eBay UK (affiliate link)
Initially the ten pence was the same size as the 2 shilling coin, but was resized in 1992 to a smaller and much lighter coin. In 2012 the metal changed from Cupro-Nickel to Nickel-plated steel. Edges are milled. Some 10p coins are also minted as silver proofs.
In 2018 a major series of 26 coins were introduced to represent an A to Z of "iconic themes that are quintessentially British". The set was repeated in 2019 and had much lower mintage.
There are probably more than 1600 million 10p coins in circulation.
In 2018 a major series of 26 coins were introduced to represent an A to Z of "iconic themes that are quintessentially British". The set was repeated in 2019 and had much lower mintage. You can see 10p on eBay UK (affiliate link)
Which 10p to look for?
The lowest mintage 10p are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 2019 10p - W - World Wide Web (mintage: 63,000)
- 2019 10p - Y - Yeoman (mintage: 63,000)
- 2019 10p - Z - Zebra Crossing (mintage: 63,000)
- 2019 10p - R - Robin (mintage: 64,000)
- 2019 10p - Q - Queue (mintage: 83,000)
- 2019 10p - A - Angel of the North (mintage: 84,000)
- 2019 10p - B - Bond… James Bond (mintage: 84,000)
- 2019 10p - C - Cricket (mintage: 84,000)
- 2019 10p - D - Double Decker Bus (mintage: 84,000)
- 2019 10p - E - English Breakfast (mintage: 84,000)
Coins in the 10p Category
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More Information about 10p coins for Collectors
The Ten Pence coin (10p) was introduced in 1968 as a prelude to replacing the Florin (2 shilling) after decimalisation in 1971. Up until 1982 the coins were marked NEW PENCE but after that were just marked TEN PENCE.Initially the ten pence was the same size as the 2 shilling coin, but was resized in 1992 to a smaller and much lighter coin. In 2012 the metal changed from Cupro-Nickel to Nickel-plated steel. Edges are milled. Some 10p coins are also minted as silver proofs.
In 2018 a major series of 26 coins were introduced to represent an A to Z of "iconic themes that are quintessentially British". The set was repeated in 2019 and had much lower mintage.
There are probably more than 1600 million 10p coins in circulation.