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10 Pence - Charles III Hoverfly
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed naturalistic depiction of a hoverfly (Syrphidae) shown in dorsal view, wings fully extended to either side, rendered in fine relief across the central field by engraver Mike Langman. The insect's elongated abdomen, segmented thorax, delicate wing venation, and six articulated legs are depicted with entomological precision. The denomination TEN PENCE arcs along the upper legend, while the species designation HOVERFLY curves along the lower legend, both in raised capital lettering following the coin's circumference. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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Guernsey has issued its own distinctive coinage since 1830, operating independently of the Royal Mint and selecting its own reverse subjects — a latitude that British Crown Dependencies exploit more freely than most collectors expect. The hoverfly choice reflects a broader series celebrating local biodiversity, an initiative Guernsey began accelerating in the 2020s as part of deliberate small-denomination redesign cycles tied to the accession coinage refresh following Elizabeth II's death in September 2022.