Twenty Cents 2020, Coin from New Zealand - detailed information

Twenty Cents 2020, Coin from New Zealand
CoinTwenty Cents 2020

The New Zealand small twenty cent coin has been in circulation since 2006, when the earlier large 20 cent coins were demonetised together with the one florin coins they had replaced at decimalisation in 1967 (which had remained legal tender and in circulation).

Coins issued in 2020 have now been in circulation for only four years.

MintMint markTotal Mintage
Royal Canadian Mint No mint mark 8,000,000 (8.0 million), Rarity: C (Common)
Royal Dutch Mint No mint mark 1,000
Obverse

The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2020.

Obverse Inscription NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2020
Reverse
New Zealand / Twenty Cents 2020 - reverse photo

The reverse design depicts a reproduction of a remarkable Māori carving representing the 18th century Māori warrior leader called Pukaki, who was a Rangatira (Chief) of the Ngati Whakaue iwi of Te Arawa in the Rotorua district. The original carving was made in 1836 and today it can be viewed in the entrance of the Rotorua Museum.

The figure is flanked by Māori motifs. Below, the denomination 20 [cents].
Reverse Inscription 20
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Twenty Cents 2020: Known varieties
Variety Proof, Royal Dutch Mint
Images New Zealand / Twenty Cents 2020 / Proof, Royal Dutch Mint - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 1,000 (included in total)
Details

The proof coins are 4.45g (heavier than the circulation coins), and are made of copper-nickel.

In Set 2020 New Zealand Proof Currency Set, mintage 1,000
6 coins: 1 oz Silver, Chatham Island Crested Penguin (coloured), $2 Kotuku, $1 Kiwi, 50 Cents, 20 Cents, 10 Cents
Twenty Cents 2020: References to Information Used
SourceEditionAboutLinkNotes
Reserve Bank of New Zealand 1 September 2021 Mintage link
All (60) coins of type: Twenty Cents
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Twenty Cents 1967 13,300,010 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1967
Twenty Cents 1968 (mint sets only) 75,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1968
Twenty Cents 1969 2,600,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1969
Twenty Cents 1970 (mint sets only) 50,010 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1970
Twenty Cents 1971 1,620,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1971
Twenty Cents 1972 1,539,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1972
Twenty Cents 1973 3,051,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1973
Twenty Cents 1974 4,535,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1974
Twenty Cents 1975 5,027,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1975
Twenty Cents 1976 7,527,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1976
Twenty Cents 1977 7,532,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1977
Twenty Cents 1978 2,538,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1978
Twenty Cents 1979 8,041,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1979
Twenty Cents 1980 9,044,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1980
Twenty Cents 1981 7,543,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1981
Twenty Cents 1982 17,543,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1982
Twenty Cents 1983 2,543,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1983
Twenty Cents 1984 1,543,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1984
Twenty Cents 1985 6,032,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1985
Twenty Cents 1986 12,528,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1986
Twenty Cents 1987 14,028,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1987
Twenty Cents 1988 12,524,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1988
Twenty Cents 1989 5,023,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1989
Twenty Cents 1990 5,028,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1990
Twenty Cents 1990 150th Anniversary 17,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1990
Twenty Cents 1991 (mint sets only) 35,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1991
Twenty Cents 1992 (mint sets only) 24,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1992
Twenty Cents 1993 (mint sets only) 25,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1993
Twenty Cents 1994 (mint sets only) 11,600 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1994
Twenty Cents 1995 (mint sets only) 12,060 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1995
Twenty Cents 1996 (mint sets only) 7,719 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1996
Twenty Cents 1997 (mint sets only) 6,282 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1997
Twenty Cents 1998 (mint sets only) 6,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ELIZABETH II NEW ZEALAND 1998
Twenty Cents 1999 (mint sets only) 4,999 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 1999
Twenty Cents 2000 (mint sets only) 4,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2000
Twenty Cents 2001 (mint sets only) 4,274 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2001
Twenty Cents 2002 7,004,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2002
Twenty Cents 2003 (mint sets only) 4,496 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2003
Twenty Cents 2004 8,504,550 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2004
Twenty Cents 2005 4,005,260 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2005
Twenty Cents 2006 (large, mint sets only) 5,100 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2006
Twenty Cents 2006 116,600,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2006
Twenty Cents 2007 (mint sets only) 9,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2007
Twenty Cents 2008 80,008,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2008
Twenty Cents 2009 (mint sets only) 3,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2009
Twenty Cents 2010 (mint sets only) 3,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2010
Twenty Cents 2011 (mint sets only) 4,700 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2011
Twenty Cents 2012 (mint sets only) 4,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2012
Twenty Cents 2013 (mint sets only) 3,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2013
Twenty Cents 2014 23,000,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2014
Twenty Cents 2015 18,000,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2015
Twenty Cents 2016 (proof only) 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2016
Twenty Cents 2017 (proof only) 750 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2017
Twenty Cents 2018 (proof only) 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2018
Twenty Cents 2019 40,751,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2019
Twenty Cents 2020 8,001,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2020
Twenty Cents 2021 (proof only) 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2021
Twenty Cents 2022 10,001,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2022
Twenty Cents 2023 (proof only) 1,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait NEW ZEALAND ELIZABETH II 2023
Twenty Cents 2024 (proof only) 1,250 King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne CHARLES III NEW ZEALAND 2024
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Twenty Cents 2020: Details
CountryNew Zealand
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar
Coin TypeTwenty Cents (small)
Issued2020
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley
Face Value20 (x Cent)
Circulation Mintage8,000,000 (8.0 million)
Total Mintage8,001,000 (8.0 million)
CurrentYes
MaterialNickel-plated steel
DesignerRobert Maurice Conly
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeSpanish flower, divided into seven sections
Size21.7500 mm
Thickness1.5600 mm
Mass4.1200 g
OCC IDBVYX-EWRC-XAAB-OJZN
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Twenty Cents 2020: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsNew Zealand KM# 118a