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LETTER A · 2 MIN READ
A for Angel of the North: the 2018 and 2019 10p coins
A piece of the North East for your collection. The Angel’s outstretched wings make A a memorable start to either dated alphabet.
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The A–Z coin journal
Twenty-six designs. A world of British stories. Explore the history, details and collecting questions behind every A–Z 10p coin.
2018 · 10p coin photograph
2018 · 10p coin photograph
LETTER B · 2 MIN READ
B for Bond, James Bond: choosing your alphabet 10p
The 007 logo and gun-barrel motif put Bond’s cinema history into the B space. A small gift for a film fan, with two alphabet dates to collect.
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LETTER C · 2 MIN READ
C for Cricket: a guide to the 2018 and 2019 10p coins
A batter playing a stroke gives C its sporting character. Choose the Cricket 10p for a fan of the game or the missing space in your alphabet.
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LETTER D · 2 MIN READ
D for Double Decker Bus: the alphabet 10p in both years
London’s double-decker becomes a coin to keep. D brings transport history to your alphabet, with a 2018 and a 2019 version to collect.
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LETTER E · 2 MIN READ
E for English Breakfast: choose your alphabet 10p
Egg, bacon, sausages and beans share the E design. Start a food-themed collection with English Breakfast, or fill the missing space in your album.
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LETTER F · 2 MIN READ
F for Fish and Chips: buying the 2018 or 2019 10p
A fish, scattered chips and a newspaper-style background give F its takeaway character. Bring a British favourite into your alphabet or a food-themed gift.
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LETTER G · 2 MIN READ
G for Greenwich Mean Time: the 2018 and 2019 10p coins
G turns Greenwich’s timekeeping story into a detailed globe design. Collect it for a science interest, a Greenwich connection or your next alphabet letter.
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LETTER H · 2 MIN READ
H for Houses of Parliament: identifying the alphabet 10p
H uses Parliament’s crowned portcullis rather than its skyline. Discover the emblem behind this clean, bold design and choose the date for your alphabet.
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LETTER I · 2 MIN READ
I for Ice-Cream Cone: choosing the right alphabet 10p
A swirl, a cone and a flake make I a little reminder of summer. Choose the Ice-Cream Cone 10p for a gift or the next space in your alphabet.
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LETTER J · 2 MIN READ
J Jubilee 10p: a royal design for your alphabet
An ornate carriage makes J a fitting choice for a royal collection. Compare the two dates and find the Jubilee 10p your album needs.
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LETTER K · 2 MIN READ
K King Arthur 10p: the Round Table in your collection
King Arthur and the Round Table give K one of the alphabet’s story-led designs. Find the right date for your set or collect the pair.
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LETTER L · 2 MIN READ
L Loch Ness Monster 10p: choose your Nessie coin
The long-necked monster makes L a distinctive addition to an alphabet or Scottish collection. Choose the 2018 coin, the 2019 coin or both.
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LETTER M · 2 MIN READ
M Mackintosh 10p: the raincoat coin in two years
A raincoat and rain give M its unmistakably British subject. Compare the two dated issues and find the Mackintosh 10p for your alphabet.
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LETTER N · 2 MIN READ
N NHS 10p: the National Health Service alphabet coin
The heart-shaped stethoscope gives N an immediate NHS connection. Find the right date for your alphabet or choose a coin as a small thank-you gift.
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LETTER O · 2 MIN READ
O Oak Tree 10p: a nature design for your collection
Oak leaf and acorn details give O its natural subject. Compare the 2018 and 2019 coins and choose the date your collection needs.
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LETTER P · 2 MIN READ
P Post Box 10p: a familiar design for your alphabet
A familiar pillar box gives P its place in the Great British alphabet. Choose the 2018 or 2019 coin, or add both dates to your collection.
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LETTER Q · 2 MIN READ
Q Queuing 10p: 2018 and 2019 mintages explained
Q turns an everyday queue into a coin design. Its 2019 circulation mintage differs from most letters, making the date worth checking before you buy.
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LETTER R · 2 MIN READ
R Robin 10p: the bird design and its two mintages
A robin and winter details make R a natural choice for bird lovers. The 2019 circulation mintage is 64,000, compared with 220,000 in 2018.
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LETTER S · 2 MIN READ
S Stonehenge 10p: Britain's standing stones in miniature
A small coin with a prehistoric subject. Discover the story behind S, then choose the 2018 or 2019 Stonehenge 10p for your collection.
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LETTER T · 2 MIN READ
T Teapot 10p: a small coin for tea lovers
From a royal taste for tea to the everyday cuppa, the T Teapot 10p celebrates a familiar British habit. Choose your favourite dated issue.
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LETTER U · 2 MIN READ
U Union Flag 10p: a British symbol in miniature
The crosses of three saints become a bold pattern around U. Discover the Union Flag design and the choice between its 2018 and 2019 issues.
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LETTER V · 2 MIN READ
V Villages 10p: a little piece of village Britain
Village buildings give V a charm of its own. From country life to familiar television settings, explore the subject and choose your dated coin.
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LETTER W · 2 MIN READ
W World Wide Web 10p: a British invention worth collecting
Tim Berners-Lee's 1989 invention takes its place in the alphabet. Discover the web-themed W design and compare the two dated issues.
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LETTER X · 2 MIN READ
X Marks the Spot 10p: a coin hunt within the Coin Hunt
A treasure map and a link to The Royal Mint Experience give X its story. Choose a 2018 or 2019 example for your own alphabet hunt.
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LETTER Y · 2 MIN READ
Y Yeoman Warder 10p: a little piece of the Tower of London
The Tower's famous Beefeaters give Y its character. Meet the subject behind the coin and choose between the 2018 and 2019 issues.
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LETTER Z · 2 MIN READ
Z Zebra Crossing 10p: from the high street to Abbey Road
An everyday crossing has a place in music history too. Discover the story behind Z and choose the final letter for your 2018 or 2019 alphabet.
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