20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Silver obverse
Obverse
20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/10 oz Fine Silver reverse
Reverse
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Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells regularly: 16 verified sales in the last 12 months.

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait 1/10 oz Fine Silver (1997)

CountryUK Year1997 Denom20 Pence Mintage20,518 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.958) Melt £3.98
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year1997
Denomination20 Pence
Face value20p
Mintage20,518
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.958) (958/1000 fine)
Weight3.240g · 0.0998 t oz
Diameter16.5mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia in horse drawn chariot, legend around.

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.0998
Melt value £3.98
Premium over melt £18.49

1/10 oz Fine Silver 20p market value

£26.68
Median of 14 verified PR-65 sales, the grade that sells most often. 16 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £22 – £27
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Last sale 11 days ago View price history →

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1/10 oz Fine Silver 20p price history

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1/10 oz Fine Silver 20p value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
BU £19.99 🔒 eBay £22.47 (2) – £19.99 – £24.95 2 2 01-04-2026
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PR-65 £26.65 🔒 eBay £26.68 – £16.14 – £29.99 14 14 16-10-2026
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About the 1997 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/10 oz Fine Silver

The 1997 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/10 oz Fine Silver is a collector 20 pence coin, struck in 95.8% silver. It weighs 3.24g and measures 16.5mm across. Reverse design: Standing figure of Britannia in horse drawn chariot, legend around.

20,518 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 1997 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/10 oz Fine Silver worth?

Verified sold prices for the 1997 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/10 oz Fine Silver run from £22.47 to £26.68 across 2 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its silver content is worth about £3.98 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1997 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/10 oz Fine Silver?

Check the weight 3.24g and diameter 16.5mm and the metal (95.8% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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