The Houses of Parliament 10p takes a different approach to the alphabet's landmarks. Instead of a skyline, H sits above a crowned portcullis. The open space around the emblem gives the design a simple, bold appearance.
The emblem behind H
A portcullis is a barred gate found at a medieval castle entrance. With a crown above it, it is the official emblem of the UK Parliament. It appears on parliamentary publications and correspondence from MPs and members of the House of Lords.
The coin keeps the gate, crown and hanging chains clearly visible. That makes H an appealing choice for someone interested in Parliament, heraldry or British institutions.
Choose the right Parliament date
H appears in both the 2018 and 2019 alphabets. The date is on the portrait side. Circulation mintages were 220,000 for 2018 and 84,000 for 2019, excluding collector editions.
Collect British symbols and landmarks
Pair H with U for Union Flag or Y for Yeoman Warder. For a landmark shown directly, rather than through an emblem, add S for Stonehenge.
Add H to your alphabet
Choose the 2018 Houses of Parliament H 10p or the 2019 Houses of Parliament H 10p. A single coin adds the parliamentary emblem to your collection; both dates complete the H pair. Both Parliament dates are offered in Uncirculated condition.