© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 11.31 g | 28.52 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1966-1984 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 AUD = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.52 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) and the numeral "20"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
SD
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
One of the coins introduced in 1966 at the commencement of decimal currency is this iconic Platypus 20 cent coin. The reverse was designed by Stuart Devlin. The coin has remained in production and circulation with the same reverse up to the current date and is now on its 4th Obverse. (Machin, Makleouf, Rank-Broadly & Clark)
These are images of the first Proof & BU Set containing the coin in 1966.
