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The British 20 Pence coin was first issued in 1982, and general circulation coins have the following specifications -

20 Pence - 21.4 mm diameter, 1.7 mm thick, weigh 5 grams and are made from 84% copper and 16% nickel, and are seven sided or heptagonal. The edge is plain.

The British 20 Pence coin has maintained the same specifications since its first issue.

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