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The lion has been a British symbol for many years and is symbolic of British strength and courage, and royalty, since the lion is known as the king of the beasts.
The lion on the 10 Pence coin is described as being "passant guardant" (right paw raised with all others on the ground).
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What does the symbol on the 2008 British 2 Pence coin mean?
In 2008, all British circulating coins had a redesigned reverse. When one of each of the six "Pence" coins is arranged correctly, the composite design shows the Royal Shield. That part of the shield visible on the 2 Pence coin shows the "Lion Rampant" from the Royal Banner of Scotland.
Does pence mean coin in Scotland?
A pence is a denomination of coin in the UK. 1 pence being 1/100 of £1. Similar to a cent in the USA being part of a dollar.
What are the UK coin sizes?
If you mean value these are in general circulation; 1 pence 2 pence 5 pence 10 pence 20 pence 50 pence 1 pound 2 pound 5 pound (Quite rare to see them)
What does 7 S on a P P mean?
7 Sides on a Twenty Pence Coin
What does D.G.R.E.G.F.D mean on a 2 pence coin?
It's an abbreviation for the Latin phrase appearing on all British coins. Translated, it means roughly "Elizabeth II, By the Grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith".
What does 7 s on a t p c mean?
7 Sides on a Twenty Pence Coin
What is eo20 gbp mean yes you have a 1968 c-5 new pence coin eliz 11 in mint condition?
You would seem to have a problem with fonts if that is what you are seeing on the screen. The lower case "e" would be the symbol for the British Pound. The 020 suggests that the coin is worth 20 Pence if it is in mint condition. "gbp" is the ISO code for Great Britain Pound.
What are the specifications of a British 2 Pence coin?
The British 20 Pence coin was first issued in 1982, and general circulation coins have the following specifications - 20 Pence - 21.4 mm diameter, 1.7 mm thick, weigh 5 grams and are made from 84% copper and 16% nickel, and are seven sided or heptagonal. The edge is plain. The British 20 Pence coin has maintained the same specifications since its first issue.
What does eire 5p mean?
Eire is the Irish name for Ireland. 5p refers to a 5 Pence coin.
Which new British coin was only in circulation for a few years?
If by "new" you mean a decimal coin, the Half New Penny and Half Penny coin was in circulation from 1971 to 1983. The 25 Pence (Crown) coin was only issued in 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1981 and was intended to be a commemorative rather than a circulation coin. The Five Pound Crown replaced the niche of the 25 Pence Crown in 1990. The uni-metallic Two Pound coin was issued in 1986, 1989, 1994, 1995 and 1996 and was intended to be a commemorative rather than a circulation coin. The general circulation bimetallic Two Pound coin was first issued in 1997.
What does the lion kitemark mean?
The Lion Mark is a symbol used to indicate that a product has been assessed and complies with British Toy Safety Standards and is deemed safe for children to use. It assures consumers that the product has undergone rigorous testing to ensure its safety for children.
WHat is the value of a British pence?
Not enough information. Do you mean a specific, collectible penny that would sell for more than face value to a coin collector, or do you mean the current exchange rate? If you mean a collectible coin, please post a new question with more details including its date and condition. If you mean the current exchange rate, it's almost exactly 1p = 2¢
