The 20 Pence coin was a third largest denomination in the Irish Decimal Coins 1969-2001-coin series of Ireland. This 20 Pence coin was produced between the years 1986 -2000 at the Currency Centre Dublin mint. In total 208,919,750 of these coins were produced. The video shown gives an overview of each of the Irish Decimal Coins.
There are a small number of 1985 20 Pence coins also If you are looking for values or information on 1985 20 Pence Coin you can find it here.
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Overview
Identifying Features
Denomination: 20 Pence
KM Code: KM# 25
Coin Series: Decimal 1969-2001
Years Produced: 1986 – 2000
Known Mintage: 208,919,750
Distribution: Standard Circulation
Mint: Currency Centre Dublin
Design Features
The design was originally created by Percy Metcalfe and was used for the Half Crown Coin. Both the Irish Free State Coin Series and the Half Crown Coin in the Pre Decimal Coin Series used this design. See below an example of each of these types of Half Crown Coins.
Themes: Horses, Mammals, Musical Instruments
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Obverse Description: Irish harp
Reverse Description: Horse
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Mechanical Features
The Mechanical features of a coin are things like the size, weight, thickness and diameter for example. Looking at the mechanical features of a coin is the easiest way to tell if a coin is real or fake.
Quite often a fake will not match the mechanical features of the original coin when faked. Checking these features should be the first thing you do if you have your suspicions about a coin. Coins are produced very precisely to match the predetermined mechanical features.
Weight: 8.4700g
Diameter: 27.1mm
Thickness: 2.00 mm
Rim: Raised. Not decorated. Both sides
Shape: Circular
Edge: Segmented reeding
Value Table
Below the 20 Pence values are shown on a grading scale, the higher on the scale the better condition the coin is in and therefore the more valuable. Check out our Awesome Guide to Coin Grading In 3 Simple Steps article to learn more about coin grading.
When it comes to coin values condition is everything, the better condition or grade the coin is in the more valuable it becomes. Apart from condition or grade, the scarcity of a coin is also hugely important. You may have seen a story about the 1985 20 Pence coin being worth a fortune, 1985 is worth a fortune because only a handful was ever made meaning it is a very rare coin.
| Year & Version | Mintage | AG3 | G4 | VG8 | F12 | VF20 | XF40 | AU50 | MS60 | MS63 | Proof | 1986 | 50,430,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – | 1986 Proof | 6,750 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1988 | 20,661,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – | 1992 | 14,761,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – | 1994 | 11,086,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – | 1995 | 18,160,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – | 1996 | 29,291,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – | 1998 | 25,024,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – | 1999 | 11,000,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – | 2000 | 28,500,000 | – | – | – | – | – | $0.50 | – | $1.50 | $2.50 | – |
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This purpose of this website is to educate and entertain. All values shown are a guideline only and should not be used for any means of financial investment or speculation, as with all things values may fluctuate depending on demand and scarcity, we strongly advise that all information on this website is used as it was intended – for entertainment purposes. The information relating to coins is sourced from many places such as NGC, PCGS and The Irish Central Bank.
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