United Kingdom: Coin Ten Pence 1999 (Proof and mints sets only) - detailed information

Issued in Royal Mint coins sets only (136,696 in uncirculated sets plus 40,317 in standard proof sets and 26,763 proofs in a red leather case), not for general circulation.

Crowned head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (effigy known as the "Fourth portrait"). In tiny letters below head the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley). Around, the legend and date ELIZABETH · II D · G · REG · F · D · 1999 (Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith).

Part of the crest of England, a lion passant guardant royally crowned (i.e. crowned walking lion to left, facing). The numeral 10 below the lion and the denomination in words: TEN PENCE around above.