20 Euro Cents 1st map
| Nordic gold | 5.74 g | 22.25 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2002-2007 |
| Value | 20 Euro Cents 0.20 EUR = USD 0.22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold |
| Weight | 5.74 g |
| Diameter | 22.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.14 mm |
| Shape | Spanish flower |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
On the left, next to the face value, a map of the Europe with the twelve vertical stars symbolizes the gathering of the nations of the European Union. The map is not geographical since there is space between the borders of each nations of the Europe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
LL
EURO
CENT
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Smooth with seven indentations ("Spanish flower")
Comment
In 1999, due to a technical error, 1,179,335 20-cent pieces were minted with 1999 instead of 2002 as required by the issuance regulations. All coins were destroyed except for a few that were stolen. These last copies are sought and confiscated by the financial police because they are officially the property of the state.
2002: 150.000 in BU set KMS40
2003: 100.000 in BU sets (50.000 in KMS41 and 50.000 in KMS42) - 12.000 in Proof set KMPS26
2004: 65.000 in BU sets (35.000 in KMS43 and 30.000 in KMS44) - 10.000 in Proof set KMPS27
2005: 49.500 in BU sets (25.000 in KMS45 and 24.500 in KMS46) - 6.600 in Proof set KMPS28
2006: 42.500 in BU sets (20.500 in KMS47 and 22.000 in KMS48) - 5.800 in Proof set KMPS29
2007: 39.000 in BU sets (20.000 in KMS49 and 19.000 in KMS50) - 5.510 in Proof set KMPS30
Interesting fact
The 20 Euro Cents coin from Italy made of Nordic gold weighing 5.74g has a unique feature - it's one of the few coins in the world that has a "double-stranded" design on its edge. Most coins have a single strand or rim around the edge, but this coin has two strands that are spaced apart, giving it a distinctive look and feel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 R | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 R | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 R | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 R | 6600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 R | 5800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 R | 5510 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2007 coin.
