Stonehenge is an inspired choice for S: a ring of standing stones that needs little introduction. On this 10p, their familiar shape gives collectors a pocket-sized reminder of the Wiltshire landmark.
Thousands of years behind one design
A circular earthwork was built at Stonehenge around 3000 BC. The huge sarsen stones and smaller bluestones followed around 2500 BC. Stonehenge joined the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1986.
That long history gives S a different character from the alphabet's modern inventions and everyday objects. It is a particularly appealing choice if you enjoy archaeology or British landmarks.
Choose your year
The Stonehenge design appears in both dated alphabets. The circulation mintages are:
- 2018: 220,000.
- 2019: 84,000.
For a dated album, choose the year printed on its page; both coins show the same Stonehenge design. The lower 2019 figure refers to coins issued for circulation, not every collector coin made. Our guide to circulation and collector mintages explains the distinction.
A collection of British landmarks
Pair S with A: Angel of the North for two very different landmarks. The Houses of Parliament 10p adds a parliamentary emblem to the group. Three letters make an interesting small collection before you decide whether to build the whole alphabet.
Bring Stonehenge into your collection
S works as a souvenir of a visit, a gift for a history enthusiast or your next album addition. Postage to the UK is £2.90 per order by Royal Mail Tracked 48, whether you choose one coin or several.
Choose your 2018 S Stonehenge 10p or 2019 S Stonehenge 10p. Both Stonehenge dates are offered in Uncirculated condition.
S 10p coin facts and issue history
Recognise the design: Stonehenge with S. 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 S issue archive. The official design proclamation describes the motif and edge.
Circulation mintage: 220,000 for 2018 S and 84,000 for 2019 S. 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.