10 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

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Features

Country: United Kingdom
Type: Common coin
Years: 1968-1981
Value: 10 New Pence (0.10 GBP)
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 11.31 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Thickness: 2.27 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 30-06-1968
References: KM# 912, Sp# F1

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Obverse

Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Lettering: D·G·REG·F·D·1968 ELIZABETH·II
Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Part of the Crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned, legend above, denomination below
Lettering:
NEW PENCE
10
Engraver: Christopher Ironside

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