20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait Royal Shield

Name: 20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2008–2015 Denom20 Pence Mintage115,122,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper-nickel Melt ~£0.05

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2008–2015
Denomination	20 Pence
Face value	20p
Mintage	115,122,000
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Royal Shield Series
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	5.000g
Diameter	21.4mm
Thickness	1.70mm
Shape	Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Lower right section of the Royal Shield, denomination to right segment of rim. Script: Latin

Copper content

Gross troy oz 0.1608

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £0.05

Premium over melt £4.17

Also issued as

Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Crowned Royal Shield; Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof

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Market Value

£3.00

Volume-weighted average across 5 verified sales in 2 grades.

Grade range £1 – £4

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Last sale 4 months ago View price history →

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