British Twenty Pence (Bronze Trial/Plating Error)
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Year of Issue: 1982
Denomination: 20 Pence
Composition: Likely Cupro-nickel with bronze plating or a trial on a bronze planchet (Standard 20p is Cupro-nickel)
Brief Description
An equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) coin. The reverse features a crowned Tudor Rose with the numeral '20' and the words 'TWENTY PENCE' and the date '1982'. This specific specimen appears bronze or copper in color unlike the standard silver-colored cupro-nickel issue.
Historical Significance
1982 was the first year of issue for the twenty pence coin in the UK. The coin was introduced to fill the gap between the 10p and 50p coins. Because the 20p is normally silver-colored cupro-nickel, a copper-colored version is either a rare mint error (wrong planchet), a trial piece, or altered/plated post-mint.
Estimated Value
$10.00 - $300.00 (Highly dependent on authentication as a genuine mint error versus post-mint chemical plating)
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges only. Store in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule to prevent further oxidation or environmental damage. Do not clean or polish, as this significantly reduces numismatic value.
Created At: 2026-03-23T01:57:17.683656