1987 10p Elizabeth II BU (large type, set issue) – reverse

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1987 10p Elizabeth II BU (large type, set issue)

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type, set issue

1987United KingdomBU

Worth about £2.22 in BU condition. 172,425 were minted, the 90th lowest of any BU 10p.

Denomination

10p

Estimated Value

£2.22

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Mintage

172,425

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Weight:11.31g

Shape:Round

Diameter:28.5mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the 1987 10p (Elizabeth II) rare?

90th/ 95

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Its BU mintage of 172,425 is the 90th lowest of 95 BU 10p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1987 Elizabeth II 10p

Photo: Numista
BUlarge type, set issue
£2.22
Mintage 172,425
1987 10p Elizabeth II BU (large type, set issue) (this page)
Photo: Numista
Prooflarge type, set issue
£1.71
Mintage 88,659
1987 10p Elizabeth II Proof (large type, set issue)

Elizabeth II 10p by year

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