• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, inscription: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.

• Reverse: Crowned lion, the national symbol of England.

• Composition: Cupro-nickel

• Weight: 6.5 g

• Diameter: 24.5 mm

• Edge: Milled

• Mint: The Royal Mint

Historical Insight:
The introduction of the smaller 10 pence coin in 1992 was part of the UK’s effort to reduce production costs and make coins more practical for everyday use.

Collecting Note:
While still common in circulation, early small-size 10p coins like this one represent a transitional moment in modern British coinage.