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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 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#104020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Florin 1953 obverse design of KM# 54
1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen
Designer: Mary Gillick
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 1953 Queen Elizabeth II 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), King Edward VIII (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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - 20th Century Monarchs) 2000 coin.
