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Royal Shield 20p 2017 BU

Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield

2017United KingdomBU

Worth about £1.59 in BU condition. 42,025 were minted, the 8th lowest of any BU 20p.

Denomination

20p

Type Value

£1.59

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

Condition

Mintage

42,025

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 2017 20p rare?

8th/ 41

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Its BU mintage of 42,025 is the 8th lowest of 41 BU 20p coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 2017 Royal Shield 20p

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BU
£1.59
Mintage 42,025
Royal Shield 20p 2017 BU (this page)
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Proof
£1.59
Mintage 11,456
Royal Shield 20p 2017 Proof

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