20 Pence - Charles III
| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 21.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2023-2024 |
| Value | 20 Pence 0.20 GBP = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#381566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Depiction of a Puffin facing left, denomination over royal cypher design at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
PENCE
Designer: The Royal Mint
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released in the coronation year of King Charles III, the designs feature eight brand-new reverse designs that pay tribute to King Charles III, the four nations of the United Kingdom and the natural world.
The 2023 coins were issued in a Brilliant Uncirculated Definitive Set (sales unknown), a BU historic set which included a set of 1948 coinage (issue limit: 2,023; sales 2,023) a first and last BU set (sales unknown) as well as in Proof (Issue limit: 12,023; sales unknown)
© The Royal Mint, 2023
The 2023 coins issued in the Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof Sets featured a special Tudor crown privy mark.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
The 2024 coin was issued as part of the Annual Commemorative Proof (7,500 issue limit), Premium Commemorative Proof (2,024 issue limit) and Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative sets.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
The coins are due to enter circulation and will not feature the privy mark. The design was also struck in silver proof and gold proof.
Interesting fact
The 2023-2024 Charles III 20 Pence coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design on its reverse side, which showcases a portrait of Charles III, the current monarch of the United Kingdom. This is the first time that a British monarch has been featured on a coin during their reign since the tradition was discontinued in the early 19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 525000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pence - Charles III 2023-2024 coin.
