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10 Pence - Charles III Pike, Colourised
| Issuer | Guernsey |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#488.1 |
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| Reverse description | A full-colour applied image of a Northern Pike (Esox lucius) depicted in naturalistic detail, shown in lateral profile facing right, with its characteristic elongated body, mottled green and brown scaling, and distinctive fins rendered in vivid colour against the plain metal field. The denomination legend TEN PENCE arcs along the upper border, while the species name PIKE appears in raised lettering along the lower border. The colouring technique employs full polychrome application, giving the design a striking visual contrast against the nickel-plated steel surface. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Guernsey has long issued its own decimal coinage distinct from UK circulation, a right tied to the island's status as a Crown dependency outside the United Kingdom proper. The pike motif on this denomination has appeared on Guernsey's 10 pence since the island's decimalisation in 1971, making it one of the more enduring designs in the series. Colourised versions of circulating-type coins are generally produced for the collector market rather than circulation, typically through applied enamel or lacquer processes after striking.