© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Silver
| Silver (.958) | 3.24 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1998-2012 |
| Value | 20 Pence 0.20 GBP = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.958) |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia holding trident, shield and olive branch, legend around, engraver's name in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
'BRITANNIA'I998' '1/10' 'OUNCE'FINE'SILVER'
P.NATHAN
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the 1998 4-coin Britannia Silver Proof sets. Issue Limit: 10,0001998 sales data: 5,768 (3,044 in 4-coin silver proof sets, 2,724 as individual pieces).
© The Royal Mint, 1998
2012 issue limit: 2,600 (only issued in the 4-coin silver proof sets)
© The Royal Mint, 2012
(former Spink ref. 4530)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of .958, which is higher than the standard .925 silver used in many other coins. This makes it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists who appreciate the rarity of its silver content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5768 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2012 | 2595 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Silver) 1998-2012 coin.
