20 cent euro coins

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20 cent euro coins (€0.20) are made of copper alloy (Nordic gold). They have a diameter of 22.25 mm, a 2.14 mm thickness and a mass of 5.74 grams. The coins' edges are smooth with seven indentations ("Spanish flower"). All coins have a common obverse side and country-specific national reverse.

The 2c, 10c and 20c coins, showing their unique edges.

Common side of all €0.20 coins minted before 2007

Common side of all €0.20 coins minted from 2007 onwards

Edge of all €0.20 coins

National sides

Austria: The Belvedere Palace, an example of the Baroque.

Belgium: Effigy and monogram of King Albert II

Cyprus: The Kyrenia ship, 4th century BC.

Finland: The heraldic lion of Finland found on the Coat of arms of Finland.

France: The sower, a theme carried over from the former franc.

Germany: The Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of division and unity.

Greece: Ioannis Kapodistrias (1776–1831), Greek statesman.

Ireland: The traditional Irish harp

Italy: The futurist sculpture Unique Forms of Continuity in Space by Umberto Boccioni.

Luxembourg: Effigy of Grand Duke Henri

Malta: Coat of arms of Malta

Monaco: The monogram of Prince Albert II

Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title around the edge.

Portugal: The royal seal of 1142

San Marino: Saint Marinus inspired by a painting of the school of Guercino.

Slovakia: Bratislava Castle

Slovenia: A pair of Lipizzaner horses, inscribed "Lipicanec" (Lipizzaner).

Spain: Miguel de Cervantes, famous Spanish writer.

Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI

Former designs

Designs still in circulation but no longer minted:

Monaco: The seal of Monaco

Vatican City: Effigy of Pope John Paul II

Vatican City: Issued during the Sede vacante period. Insignia of the Apostolic Chamber and the coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain.

Finland: 1st Series (1999–2006)

Belgium: 1st Series (1999–2007)

Planned designs

Planned designs to come into circulation once the members who designed them adopt the euro. The dates shown below are tentative and have not been confirmed. They have been mentioned in the media and several other sources, but are subject to change.

Estonia: A map of Estonia. Introduction currently planned in 2011.

Lithuania: The Vytis, the Coat of arms of Lithuania. Introduction expected in 2013.[1]

Latvia: Coat of arms of Latvia. Introduction currently planned in 2013.

See Enlargement of the eurozone for more details of the schedule for these and other countries.

References

  1. ^ "SEB: no euro for Lithuania before 2013". The Baltic Course. Retrieved on 22 December 2008.

External links

Sister project Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Euro coins (20 cents)


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