20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Silver Proof obverse
Obverse
20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Silver Proof reverse
Reverse
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Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Rarely sells: 2 verified sales in the last 12 months.

20 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait Silver Proof (1996)

CountryUK Year1996 Denom20 Pence Mintage15,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt £5.94
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year1996
Denomination20 Pence
Face value20p
Mintage15,000
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight5.000g · 0.1487 t oz
Diameter21.4mm
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

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.1487
Melt value £5.94
Premium over melt £7.74

Silver Proof 20p market value

£11.54
Median of 1 verified PR-65 sale, the grade that sells most often. 2 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £12 – £14
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Last sale 9 days ago View price history →

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Silver Proof 20p value by grade

Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records
Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
FDC £13.68 🔒 eBay £13.68 (1) – £13.68 – £13.68 1 1 18-10-2026
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PR-65 £11.54 🔒 eBay £11.54 (1) – £11.54 – £11.54 1 1 13-09-2026
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About the 1996 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof

The 1996 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof is a collector 20 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 5g and measures 21.4mm across. Reverse design: Crowned Tudor rose dividing date and legend, denomination below.

15,000 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 1996 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof worth?

Verified sold prices for the 1996 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof run from £11.54 to £13.68 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 £5.94 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1996 20 Pence - Elizabeth II – Silver Proof?

Check the weight 5g and diameter 21.4mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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