20 Cents - Elizabeth II - 2'nd Portrait (1976 - 1985)
Features
| Denomination | 20 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 5 |
| Weight (g) | 11.25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.32 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.26 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Arnold Machin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by John Donald
Lettering:
TUVALU
20c
1981
Description:
Flying fish, denomination and date.
There are over 60 different species of flying fish from up to nine different genera living in all the oceans, but mostly in warm tropical waters. The waters around Tuvalu are home to two main genera: Cheilopogon and Cypselurus. Flying fish are important in Tuvalu, and are caught mainly at night using lights and scoop nets.
TUVALU
20c
1981
Description:
Flying fish, denomination and date.
There are over 60 different species of flying fish from up to nine different genera living in all the oceans, but mostly in warm tropical waters. The waters around Tuvalu are home to two main genera: Cheilopogon and Cypselurus. Flying fish are important in Tuvalu, and are caught mainly at night using lights and scoop nets.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 36,000 | Very Common | |
| 1976 | 20,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1981 | Very Common | ||
| 1981 | Proof | Common | |
| 1985 | Very Common |