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10 Pence - Charles III Rose Chafer Beetle
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Value | 10 Pence |
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| Obverse description | Uncrowned right-facing effigy of King Charles III, as modelled by engraver Glyn Davies, occupies the central field. The portrait presents the King in a contemporary bare-headed style with naturalistic facial detail and close-cropped hair. The legend CHARLES III · BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY arcs around the upper periphery, while the date 2025, flanked by two raised dots, appears along the lower rim. The design is rendered in a clean, modern relief with broad, uncluttered fields characteristic of recent Guernsey coinage. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed naturalistic depiction of a Rose Chafer beetle (Cetonia aurata) in lateral profile dominates the central field, engraved by Mike Langman with fine entomological precision, capturing the insect's characteristic elytra, segmented legs, and prominent antennae. The denomination TEN PENCE arcs along the upper periphery, while the species identification ROSE CHAFER BEETLE curves along the lower rim. The beetle is rendered in strong relief against a smooth field, emphasising the sculptural quality of the design. The composition reflects Guernsey's ongoing series celebrating local wildlife and natural heritage. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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