© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
20 Euro Cents 1st type; 1st map
| Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) | 5.74 g | 22.25 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1999-2006 |
| Value | 20 Euro Cents 0.20 EUR = USD 0.22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) |
| Weight | 5.74 g |
| Diameter | 22.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.14 mm |
| Shape | Spanish flower |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#85 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
First map of Europe symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union and twelve stars (six above and six below map).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 EURO CENT
LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Smooth with seven indentations ("Spanish flower")
Comment
There is at least 2 types of variations in the Obverse for this coin in 1999 in regular circulation:
- Type A - More thick lettering and extra serifs in some letters (ex. "S" of ESPANA)
- Type B - More slim lettering and no extra serifs in some letters (ex. "S" of ESPANA)
These variations can be seen in the following images:
