10 Pence - Charles III Hoverfly

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.