20 Cents - Elizabeth II - Queen Elizabeth II - 4th Portrait (2000)
Features
| Denomination | 20 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 498 |
| Weight (g) | 13.36 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 35.53 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.14 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
TWENTY CENTS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Deamination is placed below with date.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
TWENTY CENTS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Deamination is placed below with date.
Reverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
+ ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA REGINA
Description:
The reverse shows the laureate young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right - her effigy known as the "First Portrait". The laurel wreath in the Queen's hair is tied with a ribbon with two ends flowing behind. The designer's initials, M.G. appear incuse on the base of the shoulder truncation, and can be seen when the coin is viewed at an angle. The monarch's legend in Latin runs continuously all around the bust "+ ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA" meaning "Elizabeth the Second, by the grace of God, Queen."
+ ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA REGINA
Description:
The reverse shows the laureate young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right - her effigy known as the "First Portrait". The laurel wreath in the Queen's hair is tied with a ribbon with two ends flowing behind. The designer's initials, M.G. appear incuse on the base of the shoulder truncation, and can be seen when the coin is viewed at an angle. The monarch's legend in Latin runs continuously all around the bust "+ ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA" meaning "Elizabeth the Second, by the grace of God, Queen."
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10,412 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Silver Set | Unknown |