The 1988 United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II 10 Pence coin is part of the British decimal coinage and has the following key characteristics: ### Obverse (Front): - **Portrait**: Features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Raphael Maklouf. The Queen is depicted wearing the George IV State Diadem crown. - **Inscription**: Surrounding the portrait are the words “ELIZABETH II D.G. REG. F.D. 1988,“ which stands for “Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix,“ meaning “Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.“ ### Reverse (Back): - **Design**: The reverse shows a crowned lion, which is a symbol of British strength and power. The lion is shown in full, walking with one front paw raised. - **Denomination**: Below the lion is the denomination “TEN PENCE.“ ### Specifications: - **Metal**: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) - **Weight**: grams - **Diameter**: 28.5 mm - **Edge
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