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Twenty Cents
| Design Details | Year |
|---|---|
| 1988 An impression of a platypus designed and sculpted by Stuart Devlin | 1988 |
| No twenty cent coins were produced in 1989 - 1993 | 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 |
| 1994 An impression of a platypus designed and sculpted by Stuart Devlin | 1994 |
| Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United Nations | 1995 |
- Why is the platypus on the 20 cent coin?
- What animal is on Australian coins?
- What are the animals on coins?
- What is on 20c NZ coin?
- How much is the Australian platypus coin worth?
- What animal appears on the reverse of the Australian $0.20 coin?
- Why is $2 smaller than $1?
- Why is there 5 kangaroos on the $1 coin?
- What animal is on the $2 dollar coin?
- Why do coins have animals on them?
- How old is Pukaki?
- What is on the 20 dollar note NZ?
Why is the platypus on the 20 cent coin?
The Platypus is on the reverse side. The twenty-cent coin was part of the Australian decimal currency system. It replaced the florin on the 14th of February, 1966. ... As the system changed, the Australian pound became worth two Australian dollars.
What animal is on Australian coins?
This coin pictures the Australian Coat of Arms; a shield held up by a Kangaroo, and an Emu. These Aussie natives were chosen to represent a nation moving forward; this is symbolic due to the fact neither animal can easily move backwards.
What are the animals on coins?
Horses and eagles seem to feature most frequently on Ancient Coins. Rare animals such as elephants, lions and turtles are also featured. On the other hand, modern coins feature almost every animal imaginable.
What is on 20c NZ coin?
The large coin of 20c has the Kiwi, New Zealand's iconic bird on the obverse side, along with a silver fern. The twenty New Zealand cent piece weighs 11.31 grams and its diameter is 28.58mm.
How much is the Australian platypus coin worth?
The design with a duckbill platypus makes them interesting. When circulated, these coins are worth very little, usually less than $1 US dollar. Only coins that are fully uncirculated carry significant value.
What animal appears on the reverse of the Australian $0.20 coin?
The reverse of the 20 cent coin features an image of a platypus which was designed by Stuart Devlin. This image has been used since 1966, but a number of commemorative designs have also been released. The coin is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Why is $2 smaller than $1?
The size of the two dollar was determined after consideration of the needs of the visually impaired community, security considerations, a desire to avoid shaped coins, practical limitations to the diameter and thickness of coins, and to allow for future expansion of Australia's circulating coin array.
Why is there 5 kangaroos on the $1 coin?
Mr Stuart Devlin was commissioned to design the reverse of the new coin. The five kangaroos design was chosen from submissions received from the designer. This denomination has since been used for commemorative designs. Commemorating the International Year of Peace.
What animal is on the $2 dollar coin?
Balance and composition – the 2-dollar coin. The 2-dollar coin, or 'Toonie', as Canadians have named it, features the image of an adult polar bear in early summer on an ice floe. It was designed by wildlife and landscape artist Brent Townsend.
Why do coins have animals on them?
Greek and Roman coins featured an assortment of animals. But choosing an animal to symbolize an entire country on a coin can leave the population of that country collectively scratching their heads or inspired.
How old is Pukaki?
The lake occupies the lower end of a glaciated valley and is confined by a moraine 16,000–18,000 years old.
What is on the 20 dollar note NZ?
It was first issued on 10 July 1967 when New Zealand decimalised its currency, changing from the New Zealand pound to the New Zealand dollar. It has an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the front.
