20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 20th Century Monarchs) 2000 front 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 20th Century Monarchs) 2000 back
20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 20th Century Monarchs) 2000 photo
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20 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 20th Century Monarchs

2000 year
Silver (.999) 13.36 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
20 Cents 0.20 AUD = USD 0.14
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
13.36 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#104018
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Florin 1910 obverse design of KM# 21
King Edward VII facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN:REX F: D:IND: IMP:

Translation: Edward VII by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India

Designer: George William de Saulles

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This NCLT Fine Silver (.999) coin was released by the Royal Australian Mint in 2000 as part of that years "Masterpieces in Silver" set. The theme for the set featured Monarchs of the 20th Century.
The reverse of the coin is based on the 1910 King Edward VIII Australian Florin obverse.
The obverse of the coin carries the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
The coin is the size and shape of a modern Australian 20 cent coin and has a decimal face value of 20 cents.

Other coins in this Masterpieces in Silver set were:- King George V (20c), Queen Elizabeth II (20c),
King George VI (50c), Queen Victoria ($2).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by artist Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait was specifically created for the Masterpieces in Silver series and is not found on any other coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000  10412 - - - - - -

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