20 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 front 20 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 back
20 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof

 
Platinum (.9995) 12.01 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
2015-2022
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
References
Numista
N#241053
Rarity index
97%

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

First issued as part of the dual set to commemorate the change over from the 4th portrait to the 5th.

© London Coins

In 2022, a special Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Set featured on the obverse of the definitive types a privy mark which commemorates the life-span of The Queen. Issue Limit: 96

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday. The coin features a unique platinum proof finish and a limited mintage of only 1,500 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  10 - - - - - -
2022  13 - - - - - -

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 (5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 coin.