2018 Silver Proof Ten Pence - The Great British Coin Hunt - X

In 2018 The Royal Mint released 26 commemorative 10p coin designs. Their theme is the A to Z of Britain and each coin combines a letter of the alphabet with an aspect of quintessential Britishness.

This is the first time The Royal Mint has produced a series of commemorative 10p coins and each 10p coin has been struck in .925 Sterling Silver to a Proof finish.

X is for X Marks the Spot  - This 10p features the letter X on top of a treasure map and next to a picture of a pirate ship.

Steeped in mystery and unclear in origin, ‘X marks the spot’ has taken on many meanings and been intertwined with popular culture, mythology and everyday life for centuries. The first recorded use of X marks the spot was in 1813, although it’s widely thought that it is much older than this.

From pirates and treasure hunters to famous explorers, the saying goes that X marks the spot where the bounty is held. It’s the point to head to on an expedition, it’s where the long-lost treasure is hidden and it’s often the final meeting point in countless films.

The coin is protectively encapsulated in a Perspex presentation block and housed in the original Royal Mint outer case.

Coin Specifications

Denomination - 10p

Year of issue - 2018

Weight - 6.5g

Diameter - 24.5mm

Metal - 925 Sterling Silver

Finish - Proof

Limited edition - only 15,000 pieces worldwide.