20 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Kiwi) 1967-1985 front 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Kiwi) 1967-1985 back
20 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Kiwi) 1967-1985 photo
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20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Kiwi

 
Copper-nickel 11.31 g 28.58 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1967-1985
Value
20 Cents (0.20&nbspNZD)
Currency
Dollar (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.31 g
Diameter
28.58 mm
Thickness
2.22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 November 2006
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#2331
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Kiwi with denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 JB

Designer: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Obverse die varieties:
KM#36.1 (1967-85) Rounded high relief portrait;
KM#36.2 (1984-85) Re-cut die, low relief portrait.

 

Differences between circulation coins and BU/PROOf coins