20 Cents - Elizabeth II - Year of Astronomy - 4th Portrait (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 20 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1075 |
| Weight (g) | 11.31 |
| 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 2009
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 2009
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 Caitlin Goodall
Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY
20
Description:
The reverse shows the silhouettes of three people (two sitting, one female figure standing) looking through binoculars and telescopes at a night sky with a start map overlay surrounded by the text of event "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY". Below right, the numeral face value 20. The designer's initials C G are in tiny letters to the left of the foot of the smallest figure.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY
20
Description:
The reverse shows the silhouettes of three people (two sitting, one female figure standing) looking through binoculars and telescopes at a night sky with a start map overlay surrounded by the text of event "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY". Below right, the numeral face value 20. The designer's initials C G are in tiny letters to the left of the foot of the smallest figure.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 50,957 | Royal Australian Mint, BU Year Set | Unknown |
| 2009 | 1,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in ANDA Brisbane Set | Unknown |
| 2009 | 1,497 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in ANDA Melbourne Set | Unknown |
| 2009 | 1,498 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in ANDA Sydney Set | Unknown |
| 2009 | 1,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in WMF Berlin Set | Unknown |
| 2009 | 9,599 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof Astronomy Dual Set | Unknown |