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.
The 2019 Angel is scarcer by circulation mintage than the 2018 issue. That does not measure the number of collector editions or establish an Uncirculated coin’s value. Our rarity guide explains the distinction.
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? Use the My collection checklist to save the letters you have and find your remaining 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.
A 10p coin facts and issue history
Recognise the design: Angel sculpture with A. Both dates use this reverse; read the year on the Queen's portrait side.
- Denomination and metal
- 10p, nickel-plated steel
- Size and weight
- 24.5 mm, 6.5 g
- Edge
- Grained
- Design attribution
- The Royal Mint Team (reverse); Jody Clark (obverse)
These specifications are recorded in The Royal Mint's A issue archive. The official design proclamation describes the motif and edge.
Circulation mintage: 220,000 for 2018 A and 84,000 for 2019 A. These low circulation figures explain the rarity of these dated coins in change. They exclude collector editions and do not count the Uncirculated coins available today.
The alphabet series launched in March 2018. The 2019-dated circulation rollout began in February 2019, according to the original programme FAQ. For bags, cards and albums, see our packaging comparison.
Primary records checked 11 October 2026.