For anyone with a connection to the North East, A is more than an empty space in an album. The Angel of the North 10p brings Antony Gormley's sculpture into your collection, with its long wings reaching across the design.

From Gateshead to the alphabet

The Angel was installed in 1998. The steel sculpture stands 20 metres high in Gateshead and weighs 200 tonnes. On the coin, the ribbed figure and outstretched wings give the large A an unmistakable setting.

It is a good starting point for a landmark collection, or a small gift for someone who knows the Angel from journeys through the North East.

Choose the year your album needs

Both 2018 and 2019 use the Angel design. The date is on the portrait side. Circulation mintages were 220,000 in 2018 and 84,000 in 2019; these figures exclude collector editions.

Choose one A for a design collection, or both dates if you are building the two alphabets.

Collect a few favourite places

S for Stonehenge adds another landmark, while V for Villages celebrates a quieter side of Britain. Completing the alphabet instead? Our Zebra Crossing guide helps you check the final gaps.

Give the Angel a place in your collection

Start with the 2018 Angel of the North 10p, or fill the second-year space with the 2019 Angel of the North 10p. Find the current price and availability on each product page. Both Angel dates are offered in Uncirculated condition.

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