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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Independence
1983 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 20 Dollars |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (1965-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#54675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Relief map of the islands Saint Christopher and Nevis with sailboat and compass rose
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDEPENDENCE - ST. CHRISTOPHER & NEVIS - SEPTEMBER 19TH
1983
TWENTY DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This country is known as both "St. Kitts" and "St. Christopher". "Kitts" is a 17th-century abbreviation of "Christopher", so both names have the same meaning.This coin was distributed in an attractive plastic booklet:
Interesting fact
The 1983 Saint Kitts and Nevis 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Independence) coin is a unique piece with only 10,000 minted, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
