20 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait Royal Shield

Name: 20 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2015–2022 Denom20 Pence Mintage131,270,637 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper-nickel Melt ~£0.05

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2015–2022
Denomination	20 Pence
Face value	20p
Mintage	131,270,637
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

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

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 £4.30

Also issued as

Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof

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Market Value

£4.26

Volume-weighted average across 9 verified sales.

Last sale 14 days ago View price history →

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