An acorn and oak leaves curl across the letter O on the Oak Tree 10p. There is no whole tree or landscape here: the design uses a few recognisable shapes to fill the coin. It is a quieter reverse to place alongside the alphabet’s busier scenes.
Why an oak?
Oak is associated with strength and endurance, a connection noted in Westminster’s guide to the A–Z designs. The coin brings that large, long-lived tree down to its smallest starting point: an acorn.
The Royal Mint’s Oak Tree notes also mention the use of oak barrels for Scotch whisky. It is a subject with links to woodland, village greens and traditional craft, giving O an appeal beyond its alphabet position.
The dates and circulation figures
O was issued for circulation with mintages of 220,000 in 2018 and 84,000 in 2019. The leaf-and-acorn reverse is shared by both dates.
Pick the year missing from your set, or collect the two O coins together if the design is your favourite.
Look at the composition
The leaves overlap the letter rather than sitting in a separate scene. Their curved edges contrast with the broad, textured O. Compare that close view of a natural subject with the action on C: Cricket, where the design has to tell a sporting story.
Pair Oak Tree with Robin
R: Robin is an easy companion for a nature-themed pair. Choose the same year for both, or fill whichever spaces remain in your alphabet. Compare the O coins above to find your year and its current price.
Shop the 2018 O 10p · Shop the 2019 O 10p Both Oak Tree dates are offered in Uncirculated condition.
O 10p coin facts and issue history
Recognise the design: Acorn and oak sprig with O. 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 O issue archive. The official design proclamation describes the motif and edge.
Circulation mintage: 220,000 for 2018 O and 84,000 for 2019 O. 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.