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1983 20p Elizabeth II Proof

Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1983United KingdomProof

Worth about £1.53 as a proof. 107,800 were minted, the 42nd lowest of any proof 20p.

Denomination

20p

Estimated Value

£1.53

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

107,800

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 1983 20p (Elizabeth II) rare?

42nd/ 42

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Its proof mintage of 107,800 is the 42nd lowest of 42 proof 20p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1983 Elizabeth II 20p

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Circulation
£0.23
Mintage 158,463,000
1983 20p Elizabeth II
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BU
£1.10
Mintage 637,100
1983 20p Elizabeth II BU
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Proof
£1.53
Mintage 107,800
1983 20p Elizabeth II Proof (this page)

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