20 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Tudor Rose, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 front 20 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Tudor Rose, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 back
20 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Tudor Rose, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2002

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Tudor Rose, Gold Proof

 
Gold (.9167) 9.74 g 21.4 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2002-2008
Value
20 Pence 0.20 GBP = USD 0.26
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
9.74 g
Diameter
21.4 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#279964
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned Tudor rose dividing date and legend, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY PENCE
20 02
W G
20

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge

Plain

Comment

The 2002 strike was issued to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, the first time a twenty pence had been struck in gold. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel. Issue limit: 2,002.

© The Royal Mint, 2002

The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield, this issue was also released in copper-nickel, silver proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 2,008.

© The Royal Mint, 2008

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait; Tudor Rose, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 coin is that it features a unique design element - the Tudor Rose. The Tudor Rose is a symbol of England and is featured on the coin's reverse side, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The use of the Tudor Rose on the coin adds an extra layer of historical and cultural significance to an already rare and valuable coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  2002 - - - - - -
2008  780 - - - - - -

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; Tudor Rose, Gold Proof) 2002-2008 coin.