20 Pence - Elizabeth II (Our Lady of Europa) 1988-1997 front 20 Pence - Elizabeth II (Our Lady of Europa) 1988-1997 back
20 Pence - Elizabeth II (Our Lady of Europa) 1988-1997 photo
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20 Pence - Elizabeth II Our Lady of Europa

 
Copper-nickel 5 g 21.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1988-1997
Value
20 Pence 0.20 GIP = USD 0.26
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
5 g
Diameter
21.4 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#11549
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

16th century polychrome wood statue, 2 feet tall, called Our Lady of Europa, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY PENCE
OUR LADY OF EUROPA
AA
20

Engraver: Alfred Ryman

Edge

Plain

Comment

16th century polychrome wood statue, 2 feet tall, called Our Lady of Europa

Interesting fact

The 20 Pence coin from Gibraltar featuring Elizabeth II (Our Lady of Europa) is unique in that it has a different design than the standard 20 Pence coin circulating in the United Kingdom. The Gibraltar coin features a depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus, known as "Our Lady of Europa," on the reverse side, while the UK coin features a depiction of the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This difference in design makes the Gibraltar coin a distinct and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988 PM - - - - - -
1997 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 (Our Lady of Europa) 1988-1997 coin.