20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 2008-2015 |
| Value | 20 Pence 0.20 GBP = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 12.01 g |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 241054 |
| References | KM# 1111c Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). |
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2008
IRB
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Lower right section of the Royal Shield, denomination to right segment of rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWENTY PENCE
MD
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (Issue Limit: 250) and the 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.
2008 Dual Set
© The London Coin Company
2015 Dual Set
© London Coins
2008 Dual Set
© The London Coin Company
2015 Dual Set
© London Coins
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 | 184 | Proof | 13% | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | 10 | Proof | 63% | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 90
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Bullion value: USD 679.74
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of platinum at 56 626 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual platinum weight: 0.386 oz
Current platinum price: 1761.26 USD/oz (see platinum price 
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