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.
H 10p coin facts and issue history
Recognise the design: Parliamentary badge with H. 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 H issue archive. The official design proclamation describes the motif and edge.
Circulation mintage: 220,000 for 2018 H and 84,000 for 2019 H. 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.