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20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof
| Platinum (.9995) | 12.01 g | 21.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2008-2015 |
| Value | 20 Pence 0.20 GBP = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 12.01 g |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#241054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lower right section of the Royal Shield, denomination to right segment of rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWENTY PENCE
MD
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (Issue Limit: 250) and the 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.2008 Dual Set
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2015 Dual Set
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted using a special platinum alloy, which gives it a unique .9995 purity level, making it one of the purest platinum coins in the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 coin.
