20 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1987 front 20 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1987 back
20 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1987 photo
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20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

 
Copper-nickel 5.1 g 21.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1985-1987
Value
20 Pence 0.20 IMP = USD 0.26
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
5.1 g
Diameter
21.4 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#15384
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Atlantic herring on garnished and scrolled shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
AB

Engraver: Leslie Lindsay

Edge

Plain

Comment

1985 coins have a privy mark of a stylized triskelion and ball for the Year of Sport. These are Schön# 174.1, other years are Schön# 174.2.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1987 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) coin is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, which showcases a Viking longship, paying homage to the island's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 PM 50000 - - - - - -
1986 PM - - - - - -
1987 PM - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1987 coin.