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1982 20p Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1982United Kingdom

Worth about £0.26 in circulated condition. 740,815,000 were minted, the 40th lowest of any circulation 20p.

Denomination

20p

Estimated Value

£0.26

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

740,815,000

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel (84% Cu, 16% Ni)

Weight:5g

Shape:Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)

Diameter:21.4mm

Thickness:1.7mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)Copper-nickel (84% Cu, 16% Ni)

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the 1982 20p (Elizabeth II) rare?

40th/ 40

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Its circulation mintage of 740,815,000 is the 40th lowest of 40 circulation 20p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1982 Elizabeth II 20p

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Circulation
£0.26
Mintage 740,815,000
1982 20p Elizabeth II (this page)
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BU
£1.53
Mintage 205,000
1982 20p Elizabeth II BU
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Proof
£1.53
Mintage 106,800
1982 20p Elizabeth II Proof

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