1999 UK 20 Pence Coin

Country United Kingdom
Type Common coin
Years 1985-1997
Value 20 Pence
0.20 GBP = 0.26 USD
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 5 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Equilateral curve heptagon
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 939, Sp# G2
Obverse
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around

Note: varieties exist, see below

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
D·G·REG·F·D·
RDM

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse
Crowned Tudor rose dividing date and legend, denomination below

Lettering:
TWENTY PENCE
19 97
W G
20

Engraver: William Maving Gardner

Edge
Plain

Comments
Obverse varieties:

An obverse die design change occurred part way through 1992.

1985-1992 slightly smaller portrait;
1992-1997 slightly larger portrait
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