Newfoundland twenty cents
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Newfoundland twenty cents
The first known pattern for the Newfoundland 20-cent piece is a bronze strike with an obverse derived from a New Brunswick coin. The reverse is from the die for the 1864 New Brunswick 20-cents. The twenty-cent denomination was very popular in Newfoundland and was minted on a consistent basis throughout the reign of Queen Victoria. Over the years the piece became unpopular with Canadians as it was easily confused with the Canadian 25-cent piece, which was similar in size and shape. Pressured by Canada, the government replaced it with a twenty-five cent coin during World War I. [1]
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Queen Victoria Laureated Portrait, 1865-1894
Specifications
| Designer (Obverse) | Designer (Reverse) | Engraver | Composition | Weight | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard C. Wyon | Horace Morehen | Leonard C. Wyon | .925 silver, .075 copper | 4.71 grams | 23.19 mm |
Mintages
| Date and Mint Mark | Mintage |
|---|---|
| 1865 | 100,000 |
| 1870 | 50,000 |
| 1872H | 90,000 |
| 1873 | 40,000 |
| 1876H | 50,000 |
| 1880 | 30,000 |
| 1881 | 60,000 |
| 1882H | 100,000 |
| 1885 | 40,000 |
| 1888 | 75,000 |
| 1890 | 100,000 |
| 1894 | 100,000 |
Varieties of 1896, 1899 and 1900
Mintages
| Date and Mint Mark | Mintage |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 125,000 |
| 1899 | 125,000 |
| 1900 | 125,000 |
Edward VII 1904
Twenty-cent coins were required only on one occasion during Edward’s short reign, making the 1904 issue the only one during his reign. [2]
Specifications
| Designer | Engraver | Composition | Weight | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. DeSaulles | W.H.J. Blakemore (copied DeSaulles’ design for 5 and 10 cent coins) | .925 silver, .075 copper | 4.71 grams | 23.19 mm |
Mintages
| Date and Mint Mark | Mintage |
|---|---|
| 1904H | 75,000 |
George V 1912
Just like the Edwardian predecessor, the George V issue was only for one year. [3]
Specifications
| Designer | Engraver | Composition | Weight | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir E.B. MacKennal | Sir E.B. MacKennal | .925 silver, .075 copper | 4.71 grams | 23.19 mm |
Mintages
| Date and Mint Mark | Mintage |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 350,000 |
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