Australian coins / Twenty cents

Australian twenty cents

The whole series: 68 dated issues, each opening to the document its figure came from, plus 0 branch mint production records.

YearDesignMintageWhat the figure is

2024 An impression of a platypus designed and sculpted by Stuart Devlin New King's Ef 9,886,000 single-source

single-source 9,886,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 500 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
9,886,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±500	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2024 \| 9.886 \| RAM

2022 Standard design 72,940,000 single-source

single-source 72,940,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 5000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
72,940,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±5,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2022 \| 72.94 \| RAM

2021 Standard design 38,400,000 single-source

single-source 38,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
38,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2021 \| 38.4 \| RAM

2020 Standard design 33,500,000 single-source

single-source 33,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
33,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2020 \| 33.5 \| RAM

2018 Standard design 22,200,000 single-source

single-source 22,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
22,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2018 \| 22.2 \| RAM

2017 Standard design 29,800,000 single-source

single-source 29,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
29,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2017 \| 29.8 \| RAM

2016 Standard design 34,400,000 single-source

single-source 34,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
34,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2016 \| 34.4 \| RAM

2016 2016 obverse design to celebrate the 50th anniversary of decimal currency 4,500,000 single-source

single-source 4,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
4,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2016 \| 4.5 \| RAM

2015 Standard design 24,400,000 single-source

single-source 24,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
24,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2015 \| 24.4 \| RAM

2014 Standard design 55,910,000 single-source

single-source 55,910,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 5000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
55,910,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±5,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2014 \| 55.91 \| RAM

2013 Standard design 43,900,000 single-source

single-source 43,900,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
43,900,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2013 \| 43.9 \| RAM

2013 Commemorating the Centenary of Canberra 6,200,000 single-source

single-source 6,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
6,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2013 \| 6.2 \| RAM

2012 Standard design 34,600,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

2012 twenty cents: the full record →

2011 Standard design 38,100,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2011 twenty cents: the full record →

2011 Commemorating International Women’s Day 6,800,000 single-source

single-source 6,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
6,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2011 \| 6.8 \| RAM

2011 Commemorating International Year of Volunteers 6,100,000 single-source

single-source 6,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
6,100,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2011 \| 6.1 \| RAM

2011 Commemorating the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton 10,100,000 single-source

single-source 10,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
10,100,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2011 \| 10.1 \| RAM

2010 Standard design 71,500,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2010 twenty cents: the full record →

2010 Commemorating the Centenary of Australian Taxation Office 11,600,000 single-source

single-source 11,600,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
11,600,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2010 \| 11.6 \| RAM

2009 Standard design not recorded disputed

This coin has a page of its own, because the sources disagree.

2009 twenty cents: the full record →

2008 Standard design 132,900,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2008 twenty cents: the full record →

2007 Standard design 42,700,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2007 twenty cents: the full record →

2006 Standard design 102,300,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2006 twenty cents: the full record →

2005 Standard design 92,100,000 report-total-below-website

This coin has a page of its own, because the reports fall short of the published total.

2005 twenty cents: the full record →

2005 Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War 2. Inspired by a phot 33,500,000 single-source

single-source 33,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
33,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2005 \| 33.5 \| RAM

2004 Standard design not recorded disputed

This coin has a page of its own, because the sources disagree.

2004 twenty cents: the full record →

2003 Commemorating Australia’s volunteers 7,600,000 single-source

single-source 7,600,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
7,600,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2003 \| 7.6 \| RAM

2002 Standard design 27,200,000 single-source

single-source 27,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
27,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2002 \| 27.2 \| RAM

2001 Standard design 113,800,000 different-basis1 variety

This coin has a page of its own, because 1 documented variety.

2001 twenty cents: the full record →

2001 Celebrating the life and achievements of Sir Donald Bradman 10,000,000 single-source

single-source 10,000,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
10,000,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 10.0 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winner for Western Australia, Janice Ng o 2,400,000 single-source

single-source 2,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 2.4 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winner for the Australian Capital Territo 2,100,000 single-source

single-source 2,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,100,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 2.1 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winner for New South Wales, Joseph Neve o 3,200,000 single-source

single-source 3,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
3,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 3.2 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winner for Norfolk Island, Megan Cummings 2,200,000 single-source

single-source 2,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 2.2 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winner for Northern Territory, Lisa Brett 2,100,000 single-source

single-source 2,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,100,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 2.1 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winner for Queensland, Jenifer Gray of In 2,300,000 single-source

single-source 2,300,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,300,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 2.3 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winner for South Australia, Lisa Murphy o 2,400,000 single-source

single-source 2,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 2.4 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winner for Tasmania, Abbey MacDonald of L 2,200,000 single-source

single-source 2,200,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,200,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 2.2 \| RAM

2001 Centenary of Federation Student Design winners for Victoria, Ryan Douglas Ladd a 2,900,000 single-source

single-source 2,900,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,900,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 2001 \| 2.9 \| RAM

2000 Standard design 35,600,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

2000 twenty cents: the full record →

1999 Standard design 64,200,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1999 twenty cents: the full record →

1998 Standard design 28,800,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1998 twenty cents: the full record →

1997 Standard design 16,700,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1997 twenty cents: the full record →

1996 Standard design 20,600,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1996 twenty cents: the full record →

1995 Standard design 4,835,000 single-source1 variety

This coin has a page of its own, because 1 documented variety.

1995 twenty cents: the full record →

1995 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United Nations 4,800,000 single-source

single-source 4,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
4,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1995 \| 4.8 \| RAM

1994 Standard design 14,300,000 different-basis

This coin has a page of its own, because two figures on different bases.

1994 twenty cents: the full record →

1988 Standard design 200,000 single-source1 variety

This coin has a page of its own, because 1 documented variety.

1988 twenty cents: the full record →

1985 Standard design 2,700,000 single-source

single-source 2,700,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
2,700,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1985 \| 2.7 \| RAM

1984 Standard design 27,800,000 single-source

single-source 27,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
27,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1984 \| 27.8 \| RAM

1983 Standard design 55,100,000 single-source

single-source 55,100,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
55,100,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1983 \| 55.1 \| RAM

1982 Standard design 76,600,000 single-source

single-source 76,600,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
76,600,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1982 \| 76.6 \| RAM

1981 Standard design 165,500,000 summed-from-components2 varieties

This coin has a page of its own, because 2 documented varieties.

1981 twenty cents: the full record →

1980 Standard design 84,400,000 single-source

single-source 84,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
84,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1980 \| 84.4 \| RAM

1979 Standard design 22,300,000 single-source

single-source 22,300,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
22,300,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1979 \| 22.3 \| RAM

1978 Standard design 37,400,000 single-source

single-source 37,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
37,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1978 \| 37.4 \| RAM

1977 Standard design 41,300,000 single-source

single-source 41,300,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
41,300,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1977 \| 41.3 \| RAM

1976 Standard design 59,800,000 single-source

single-source 59,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
59,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1976 \| 59.8 \| RAM

1975 Standard design 53,300,000 single-source

single-source 53,300,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
53,300,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1975 \| 53.3 \| RAM

1974 Standard design 33,500,000 single-source

single-source 33,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
33,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1974 \| 33.5 \| RAM

1973 Standard design 23,400,000 single-source

single-source 23,400,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
23,400,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1973 \| 23.4 \| RAM

1972 Standard design 16,600,000 single-source

single-source 16,600,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
16,600,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1972 \| 16.6 \| RAM

1971 Standard design 8,900,000 single-source

single-source 8,900,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
8,900,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1971 \| 8.9 \| RAM

1970 Standard design 23,700,000 single-source

single-source 23,700,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
23,700,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1970 \| 23.7 \| RAM

1969 Standard design 16,500,000 single-source

single-source 16,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
16,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1969 \| 16.5 \| RAM

1968 Standard design 40,500,000 single-source

single-source 40,500,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
40,500,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1968 \| 40.5 \| RAM

1967 Standard design 83,800,000 single-source

single-source 83,800,000 pieces

Published in millions, so the figure is precise to +/- 50000 pieces, not to the unit.

Figure	Mint	What was counted	Source, and its own words
83,800,000	RAM	final-mintage-as-published±50,000	Royal Australian Mint, circulating coins: twenty cents (Mintage Figures) 1967 \| 83.8 \| RAM

1966 Standard design 58,200,000 summed-from-components1 variety

This coin has a page of its own, because 1 documented variety.

1966 twenty cents: the full record →

Every year above opens to the documents behind its figure. 20 of 68 also have a page of their own, where there was more to say than a row can hold.

Varieties and errors

A variety is a claim about a coin, and claims differ in how well they are evidenced. The grade beside each says what kind of source stands behind it. This catalogue prints no valuations, so nothing here tells you what a variety is worth.

Variety	How you tell it apart	Evidence	Source
1966 Wavy Baseline / Wavy 2	Curve at top of 2 baseline; matching curve in wave above; thinned downstroke	scholarly a numismatic society, museum catalogue or archival study	source https://www.ramint.gov.au/collect/national-coin-collection/circulating-coins/twenty-cents [200] prose: “All twenty cent coins in the first issue in 1966 were produced at the Royal Mint, London.”; same page table [200]: “1966 28.2 RAM 1966 30.0 RML”
1981 “3½ claw” Royal Canadian Mint type	First claw nearest platypus under 2 is half missing	hobbyist a blog or forum	source RAM primary page [200] separately corroborates 1981 output: “1981 50.0 RCM 1981 50.0 RMLL 1981 65.5 RAM”; it does not state the claw diagnostic.
1988 twenty cents (low-mintage key date; not a variety)	Date 1988; source table reports 0.2 million	primary a mint, museum or contemporary document	source
2001 Platypus 20c rotated die	Obverse and reverse upset about 160 degrees	scholarly a numismatic society, museum catalogue or archival study	source
1981 20c on Hong Kong $2 planchet	20c design on wavy-flan Hong Kong $2 blank	scholarly a numismatic society, museum catalogue or archival study	source
1995 United Nations 20c on Thai-token planchet	United Nations 20c design on Thai temple-token blank	scholarly a numismatic society, museum catalogue or archival study	source