20 Pence - Elizabeth II Quincentenary of the College of Arms
1984 year| Silver (.925) | 5.00 g | 21.4 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 20 Pence 0.20 IMP = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.00 g |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#92174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Atlantic herring on garnished and scrolled shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20
Engraver: Leslie Lindsay
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the College of Arms, which is the heraldic authority for the United Kingdom and its dependencies. The College of Arms was established in 1484, and the coin was minted in 1984 to mark the quincentenary of its founding. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the College of Arms, which includes a shield with the three lions of England, a lion passant gardant (a standing lion with one paw raised) and a unicorn. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
