The 10p Coin That Arrived Two Years Before Decimal Day (Check Yours)
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Old UK ten pence coins could be sitting in your drawer, coin tin, or loft right now, and most people spend them without a second look. Before you do, check the date, the wear, and the edge. Some early decimal 10p coins interest collectors far more than their face value suggests.
In this video, Crowns and Liberty Coins counts down three rare and valuable UK Ten New Pence coins from the early decimal years. You will learn why the big, heavy 10p was made the same size as the old florin, why it appeared before Decimal Day in 1971, and why a plain, scratched coin can still deserve a closer look.
Coins covered in this video:
• 1979 UK Ten New Pence: circulated, with fine highlights, soft hairline flattening, mild field scratches, and slight rim toning • 1970 UK Ten New Pence: circulated, one of the scarcer early dates because fewer were struck • 1968 UK Ten New Pence: circulated, a first generation decimal coin made before the big switch
We explain what to inspect on your own coins, including off centre strikes, clipped edges, die cracks, odd thickness or colour, and the soft rim toning that shows a coin has not been cleaned. You will also learn why the words "New Pence" on the back are completely normal for these dates, and not a mistake.
Most circulated ten pence coins are worth face value to a few pounds. Higher prices belong to top graded examples, scarcer dates, and genuine, authenticated mint errors, with the most dramatic errors reaching into the thousands of pounds at specialist auctions. Value depends on authenticity, condition, grade, rarity, collector demand, and current market results.
Important: never clean, polish, scrub, or chemically treat a coin that might be collectible. Cleaning leaves scratches, removes the natural surface, and can sharply lower its value. Hold coins by the edges and store them in soft holders, away from damp air. If you think you have something special, have it checked by a professional numismatic authentication or recognised grading service, such as PCGS or NGC, and get more than one opinion before you sell.
Whether you are a beginner checking spare change or an experienced collector studying rare coin values, this coin value guide will help you look at your loose change in a new way.
If you enjoyed the video, please like it, subscribe to Crowns and Liberty Coins, and comment with the coins you have found.
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The 10p Coin That Arrived Two Years Before Decimal Day (Check Yours)
Crown & Liberty Coins
61 views
Old UK ten pence coins could be sitting in your drawer, coin tin, or loft right now, and most people spend them without a second look. Before you do, check the date, the wear, and the edge. Some early decimal 10p coins interest collectors far more than their face value suggests.
In this video, Crowns and Liberty Coins counts down three rare and valuable UK Ten New Pence coins from the early decimal years. You will learn why the big, heavy 10p was made the same size as the old florin, why it appeared before Decimal Day in 1971, and why a plain, scratched coin can still deserve a closer look.
Coins covered in this video:
• 1979 UK Ten New Pence: circulated, with fine highlights, soft hairline flattening, mild field scratches, and slight rim toning • 1970 UK Ten New Pence: circulated, one of the scarcer early dates because fewer were struck • 1968 UK Ten New Pence: circulated, a first generation decimal coin made before the big switch
We explain what to inspect on your own coins, including off centre strikes, clipped edges, die cracks, odd thickness or colour, and the soft rim toning that shows a coin has not been cleaned. You will also learn why the words "New Pence" on the back are completely normal for these dates, and not a mistake.
Most circulated ten pence coins are worth face value to a few pounds. Higher prices belong to top graded examples, scarcer dates, and genuine, authenticated mint errors, with the most dramatic errors reaching into the thousands of pounds at specialist auctions. Value depends on authenticity, condition, grade, rarity, collector demand, and current market results.
Important: never clean, polish, scrub, or chemically treat a coin that might be collectible. Cleaning leaves scratches, removes the natural surface, and can sharply lower its value. Hold coins by the edges and store them in soft holders, away from damp air. If you think you have something special, have it checked by a professional numismatic authentication or recognised grading service, such as PCGS or NGC, and get more than one opinion before you sell.
Whether you are a beginner checking spare change or an experienced collector studying rare coin values, this coin value guide will help you look at your loose change in a new way.
If you enjoyed the video, please like it, subscribe to Crowns and Liberty Coins, and comment with the coins you have found.
#UKCoins #TenPence #CoinCollecting