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20 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait)

Australian 20-cent coin with Elizabeth II’s third portrait, issued from 1985 to 2019. Circulation, BU, proof and coin-fair presentations are recorded.

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Dollar (1966-date)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1985-2019
Value: 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait)
Currency: Australia: Dollar
Material: Miedzionikiel
Size: 28.52 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 52

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Issuer: Australia
Period: Dollar (1966-date)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1985-2019

Catalog description

This Australian 20-cent coin bears Elizabeth II’s third portrait and was issued from 1985 to 2019. The copper-nickel type circulated widely while also appearing in an expanding range of collector sets. Very low or absent circulation records for some dates are important signals for collectors. Proof and coin-fair presentations are also recorded.

Value guide

Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.

Year / date	Variant details
1985	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) BU Year Set Mintage: 170,000 Catalog reference: (en) BU Year Set; Printed: 170 000
1985	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) Circulation Mintage: 2,700,000 Catalog reference: (en) Circulation; Printed: 2 700 000
1985	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) Proof Year Set Mintage: 74,089 Catalog reference: (en) Proof Year Set; Printed: 74 089

Year / date	Variant details
1985	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) BU Year Set Mintage: 170,000 Catalog reference: (en) BU Year Set; Printed: 170 000
1985	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) Circulation Mintage: 2,700,000 Catalog reference: (en) Circulation; Printed: 2 700 000
1985	Material: Miedzionikiel Variety: standard circulation (en) Proof Year Set Mintage: 74,089 Catalog reference: (en) Proof Year Set; Printed: 74 089

20 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait)

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