20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Astronomy) 2009 front 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Astronomy) 2009 back
20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Astronomy) 2009 photo
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20 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Astronomy

2009 year
Copper-nickel 11.31 g 28.52 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
20 Cents 0.20 AUD = USD 0.14
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.31 g
Diameter
28.52 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#19314
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Three people looking through Binoculars and telescopes at the night sky

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY
20

Engraver: Caitlin Goodall

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This NCLT coin was released in the 2009 Six Coin BU Set by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the International Year of Astronomy.

The Six Coin Mint Set was also released at various ANDA shows during the year with an ANDA Overprint. It was also available at the World Money Fair (WMF) in Berlin in a UNC Six coin Set.