Which 20p coins are rare?

Which 20p coins are rare?

A rare 20p coin made with a glaring error in its design has sold on eBay for £57. It is understood that hundreds of thousands of these so-called “mule” coins were released into circulation in 2008 after a mistake meant that the date was not minted on them.

What is a 1982 20 pence coin worth?

Mintage, Worth:

How much is 1986 20p coin worth?

The first officially circulated 20p coin was dated 1986. To add some perspective, 50.4 million of these were minted and one of these (uncirculated) is worth approximately €4.00 today. So, even if the real value is closer to the lower estimates, it’s probably still worth having a look down the back of your sofa.

What shape is a 20p coin?

curve heptagon
To help identification and avoid confusion with similar sized coins the 20p is seven sided and, like the 50p, an equilateral curve heptagon. The shape, with its constant rolling diameter, means that it is readily acceptable in vending machines.

What does 20 pence look like?

The British decimal twenty pence (20p) coin – often pronounced “twenty pee” – is a unit of currency equal to 20/100 (or 1/5) of a pound sterling. Like the 50p coin, it is an equilateral curve heptagon. Its obverse has featured the profile of Queen Elizabeth II since the coin’s introduction on 9 June 1982.

Are old 20p worth anything?

Unlike 50p and 10p coins, the 20p design has remained almost the same since it was first minted back in 1982, making only a handful of them actually valuable to a collector. The 20p coins that are worth the most are “mule” ones which have been minted with inaccuracies on them by mistake.