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20 Toea - Elizabeth II Bennett's Cassowary
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 11.3 g | 28.65 mm |
| Issuer | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1975-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1999 |
| Value | 20 Toea 0.20 PGK = USD 0.05 |
| Currency | Kina (1975-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.65 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A Bennett's Cassowary to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20t
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the coins dated 1975, 8,664,000 were minted in 1974 and 7,796,000 were minted in 1975.Interesting fact
The 20 Toea coin featuring Elizabeth II (Bennett's Cassowary) from Papua New Guinea is interesting because it is one of the few coins in the world to feature a bird species on its reverse side. The Bennett's Cassowary is a large, flightless bird native to Papua New Guinea and is considered an important symbol of the country's rich biodiversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 15500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 4134 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 603 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 FM | 777 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 1366 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 1160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 FM | 360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Toea - Elizabeth II (Bennett's Cassowary) 1975-1999 coin.
