20 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; Fine Silver Proof)
Australia • 20 Cents • Silver (.999) • 2006
- Denomination
- 20 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2006
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 13.36 g
- Diameter
- 28.52 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 66a
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Where it came from
The Australian 20-cent coin, first introduced in 1966 with the transition to decimal currency, serves as a staple of the nation's circulating coinage. The 2006 fine silver proof version was produced by the Royal Australian Mint for collectors, commemorating the enduring nature of the decimal series. These proof editions are distinguished by their high-quality strike and polished finish, contrasting the standard cupro-nickel composition used for coins intended for daily commerce.
The obverse features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin, which depicts the monarch wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. This iconic design was chosen for its regal elegance and was the standard for Australian coinage between 1966 and 1984. The reverse, designed by Stuart Devlin, displays the platypus, an emblem that has remained a constant and celebrated feature of the Australian 20-cent piece since its inception.
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