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Royal Shield 10p 2016 BU

Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield

2016United KingdomBU

Worth about £1.59 in BU condition. 30,205 were minted, the 30th lowest of any BU 10p.

Denomination

10p

Type Value

£1.59

Numista type value · May 2026This issue not priced separatelyHow we value coins

Condition

Mintage

30,205

Physical Properties

Composition:Nickel plated steel

Weight:6.5g

Shape:Round

Diameter:24.5mm

Thickness:1.85mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

RoundNickel plated steel

Value source:Numista type value

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the Royal Shield 2016 10p rare?

30th/ 95

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Its BU mintage of 30,205 is the 30th lowest of 95 BU 10p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 2016 Royal Shield 10p

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Circulation
£0.11
Mintage 135,380,000
Royal Shield 10p 2016
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BU
£1.59
Mintage 30,205
Royal Shield 10p 2016 BU (this page)
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Proof
£1.59
Mintage 10,328
Royal Shield 10p 2016 Proof

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