20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait obverse
Obverse
20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait reverse
Reverse
Uncommon ⚖ Moderate

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

CountryUK Year1985–1997 Denom20 Pence Mintage74,273,699 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper-nickel (84% Cu, 16% Ni) Melt £0.04
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1985–1997
Denomination20 Pence
Face value20p
Mintage by year 1985 74,273,699 · 1986 167,224 · 1987 137,450,000 · 1988 38,038,344 · 1989 132,013,890 · 1990 88,097,500 · 1991 35,901,250 · 1992 31,205,000 · 1993 123,123,750 · 1994 67,131,250 · 1995 102,005,000 · 1996 83,163,750 · 1997 89,518,750
Scarcest year: 167,224 struck
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
CompositionCopper-nickel (84% Cu, 16% Ni) (840/1000 fine)
Weight5.000g · 0.1350 t oz
Diameter21.4mm
Thickness1.70mm
ShapeEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

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

Reverse

Crowned Tudor rose dividing date and legend, denomination below. Script: Latin

Copper content
Fine troy oz 0.1350
Melt value £0.04
Premium over melt £2.71
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Market Value
£2.12
Volume-weighted average across 11 verified sales in 3 grades.
Grade range £1 – £3
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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
BU £2.75 🔒 listed £2.75 – £1.17 – £2.75 7 7 29-08-2026
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VF £1.10 🔒 listed – – £1.10 – £1.10 2 2 25-01-2026
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PR-65 £5.95 🔒 listed £5.95 – £1.21 – £5.95 2 2 24-06-2026
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