Z closes the alphabet with a familiar sight: a zebra crossing. Its bold stripe pattern gives the coin a clear graphic identity, while the subject carries an unexpected connection with one of Britain's best-known album covers.
A crossing with a musical connection
The Beatles' Abbey Road album cover made a London zebra crossing famous around the world. That association gives the Zebra Crossing theme an extra appeal for a music fan.
The coin celebrates the crossing as an everyday British subject. It is a neat companion to the buses, post boxes and other familiar objects found throughout the A–Z.
2018 and 2019 Z coins
The circulation mintages are 220,000 for 2018 and 63,000 for 2019. Choose the year that belongs in your set, or collect both versions of the final letter.
Before filling the Z space, check the year on the portrait side against your album. The 2019 circulation figure is lower, but these numbers exclude collector editions. Our explanation of circulation mintages shows why they are not a stock count.
The final letter, whenever you find it
Z is the last letter, but it does not have to be your last purchase. Start here if the crossing design or Abbey Road association appeals to you. A collection can grow from one favourite coin.
Other designs for your next choice
D: Double Decker Bus makes a natural pairing for the street theme. Try Q: Queuing for another everyday British habit, or return to A: Angel of the North at the start of the alphabet. Each gives your collection a different subject to enjoy.
Choose your 2018 Z Zebra Crossing 10p or 2019 Z Zebra Crossing 10p. Our Zebra Crossing coins from both years are in Uncirculated condition.
Z 10p coin facts and issue history
Recognise the design: Pedestrian crossing with Z. 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 Z issue archive. The official design proclamation describes the motif and edge.
Circulation mintage: 220,000 for 2018 Z and 63,000 for 2019 Z. 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.