20 Cents - Elizabeth II - Norfolk Island - 4th Portrait, Centenary of Federation (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 20 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 532 |
| Weight (g) | 11.34 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.52 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.14 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Date is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Date is placed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Megan Cummings
Lettering:
NORFOLK ISLAND-2001-
MC
20
CENTS
100 YEARS FEDERATION
Description:
The design tells the story of the Island's people, depicting the Norfolk Pine superimposed of a map of the island. The bird refers to the white terns seen on the island, the sun is a reflection of the beautiful weather, an anchor denotes HMS Sirius shipwrecked off the coast in 1790, fish represents marine life and a ship incorporated in the design refers to the supplies arriving to the island each month (or, by another version, Pitcairn Islanders who settled on Norfolk Island in 1856). The designer's initials MC are to the right of the base of the pine tree. Island name above "NORFOLK ISLAND" 2001. Below the pine, the denomination 20 CENTS. Inscription of event below "100 YEARS FEDERATION."
NORFOLK ISLAND-2001-
MC
20
CENTS
100 YEARS FEDERATION
Description:
The design tells the story of the Island's people, depicting the Norfolk Pine superimposed of a map of the island. The bird refers to the white terns seen on the island, the sun is a reflection of the beautiful weather, an anchor denotes HMS Sirius shipwrecked off the coast in 1790, fish represents marine life and a ship incorporated in the design refers to the supplies arriving to the island each month (or, by another version, Pitcairn Islanders who settled on Norfolk Island in 1856). The designer's initials MC are to the right of the base of the pine tree. Island name above "NORFOLK ISLAND" 2001. Below the pine, the denomination 20 CENTS. Inscription of event below "100 YEARS FEDERATION."
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 15,900 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 2 Coin Pack | Unknown |
| 2001 | 21,040 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 20 Coin Federation Collection | Unknown |
| 2001 | 6,200 | Royal Australian Mint, BU 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 | 2,200,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |
| 2001 | 10,024 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 2 Coin Pack | Unknown |
| 2001 | 13,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 20 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2001 | 3,750 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof 3 Coin Norfolk Island Set | Unknown |