United Kingdom Ten Pence, Crowned Lion — Elizabeth II (1998–2008)

About this coin

Obverse

Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1998
IRB

Translation

Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

A crowned lion walks left with its head facing the viewer; 10 appears beneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering

TEN PENCE
10

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

IRB: portrait designer’s initials. No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

The 1998 and 1999 coins were collector-set issues. Two reverse dies are reported for 2005; its currency mintage is a combined figure, not a total for each die.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.