20 Pence
Twenty Pence
United Kingdom · 1993
A distinctive equilateral curve heptagon coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a crowned Tudor rose on the reverse.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1993
- Denomination
- 20 Pence
- Metal
- Cupro-Nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Grade
- Circulated / Fine to Very Fine
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Overview
A distinctive equilateral curve heptagon coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a crowned Tudor rose on the reverse.
Historical significance
Introduced in 1982, the twenty pence coin was the first British coin of its heptagonal shape, designed to be easily distinguishable from circular coins in change.
Obverse (front)
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem, with the legend 'ELIZABETH II D G REG F D'.
Reverse (back)
A crowned Tudor rose with the date 1993 split across the sides, flanked by the denomination 'TWENTY PENCE' and '20' below.
Estimated value
Face value to $1.00 in circulated condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition, year rarity, and presence of rare striking errors (such as the famous 2008 undated mule)
Grade assessment
Circulated / Fine to Very Fine
Mintage & rarity
Common circulation issue
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Standard circulating coin; verify weight (5.0g) and magnetic properties (cupro-nickel is non-magnetic).
Notable varieties & errors
Common circulation strike with no major mint errors recorded for the 1993 standard issue.
Similar coins
British Fifty Pence coin, which shares the same heptagonal shape but is larger in size.
Care & preservation
Store in a dry environment. Avoid cleaning to preserve its original surface and any potential collector value.
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