United Kingdom • GBP (£) • 1968 • KM# 912
United Kingdom 10 New Pence (1968) Specifications
Inspect official mint specifications, exact weight in grams, millimeter dimensions, obverse and reverse designs, and standard roll weights for the United Kingdom 10 New Pence (1968) coin.
Numismatic Examination
Coin ID #35 • KM# 912
Obverse, Reverse & Technical Registry
Visual Reference
Coin Imagery & Motifs
Obverse (Front)
Reverse (Back)
Obverse Design & Legend
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara facing right / D·G·REG·F·D·1968 ELIZABETH·II
Reverse Design & Denomination
Crowned lion passant guardant (Crest of England) / NEW PENCE / 10
Numismatic Notes & Remarks
Issued three years prior to Decimal Day (1971) to replace the two-shilling florin with identical dimensions, this 1968 British 10 New Pence coin introduced Arnold Machin's royal effigy.
Country: United Kingdom →
Currency: British Pound (£ / GBP)
Denomination: 10 New Pence
Year: 1968
Shape: Round
Estimate Grade (1–70)
Physical & Metallurgical Data
Official Mint Specifications
Issuing Country
United Kingdom →
Face Value / Denomination
10 New Pence
Official Currency
British Pound (£ • GBP)
Minting Year
1968
Krause Catalog (KM#)
KM# 912
Weight (Grams / Troy oz)
11.31 g (0.3636 oz t)
Test Mass
Diameter
28.50 mm
Fit Capsule
Thickness
2.10 mm
Planchet Shape
Round
Edge Type
Reeded
Material / Composition
Copper, Nickel
Surface Color / Tone
Silver
Engraver / Designer
Obv: Arnold Machin | Rev: Christopher Ironside
Recorded National Mints
The Royal Mint (Tower Hill) (London)
Total Pieces Minted
336,143,250
Grade ROI
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