20 cent euro coins
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20 cent euro coins 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 reverse side and country-specific national sides.
 Old common side of all 20 cent euro coins |
 New common side of all 20 cent euro coins |
 Macro shot of the 2c, 10c and 20c coins, showing their unique edges. |
 Edge of all 20 cent euro coins |
[edit] Current national sides
 Austria: The Belvedere Palace, an example of the Baroque |
 Finland: The heraldic lion of Finland found on the Coat of arms of Finland |
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 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 |
 Monaco: The monogram of Prince Albert II |
 Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title around the edge |
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 San Marino: Saint Marinus, inspired by a painting of the school of Guercino |
 Slovenia: A pair of Lipizzaner horses, inscribed "Lipicanec" (Lipizzaner) |
 Spain: Miguel de Cervantes, a famous Spanish writer |
 Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI |
[edit] Former national sides
 Monaco: The seal of Monaco |
 Vatican City: Effigy of the late Pope John Paul II |
 Vatican: Emblem of the Apostolic Chamber |
[edit] Future national sides
 Cyprus: The Kyrenia ship, 4th century BC |
 Lithuania: The Vytis, the Lithuanian coat of arms |
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 Slovakia: Bratislava Castle as designed by Ján Černaj and Pavol Károly |
[edit] External links
- National sides of 20 cent euro coins. European Central Bank. Retrieved on July 28, 2006.
