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Royal Shield 20p 2016 Proof

Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield

2016United KingdomProof

Worth about £1.59 as a proof. 10,328 were minted, the 7th lowest of any proof 20p.

Denomination

20p

Type Value

£1.59

Numista type value · May 2026This issue not priced separatelyHow we value coins

Condition

Proof

Mintage

10,328

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel

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

Value source:Numista type value

Value date:18 May 2026

Is the Royal Shield 2016 20p rare?

7th/ 42

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Its proof mintage of 10,328 is the 7th lowest of 42 proof 20p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 2016 Royal Shield 20p

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Circulation
£0.22
Mintage 212,625,000
Royal Shield 20p 2016
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BU
£1.59
Mintage 30,205
Royal Shield 20p 2016 BU
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Proof
£1.59
Mintage 10,328
Royal Shield 20p 2016 Proof (this page)

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