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1986 20p Elizabeth II Proof

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

1986United KingdomProof

Worth about £1.70 as a proof. 104,597 were minted, the 39th lowest of any proof 20p.

Denomination

20p

Estimated Value

£1.70

Numista catalogue · May 2026How we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

104,597

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 1986 20p (Elizabeth II) rare?

39th/ 42

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Its proof mintage of 104,597 is the 39th lowest of 42 proof 20p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1986 Elizabeth II 20p

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BU
£1.70
Mintage 167,224
1986 20p Elizabeth II BU
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Proof
£1.70
Mintage 104,597
1986 20p Elizabeth II Proof (this page)

Elizabeth II 20p by year

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