20 cent euro coins
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20 cent euro coins (€0.20) 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.
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 Common side of all 20 cent euro coins minted before 2007 |
.png/120px-EUR_0.20_(2007_issue).png) Common side of all 20 cent euro coins minted from 2007 onwards |
.gif/120px-EUR_0.20_edge_(2007_issue).gif){kind=small} Edge of all 20 cent euro coins |
[edit] National sides
 Austria: The Belvedere Palace, an example of the Baroque. |
 Belgium: Effigy and monogram of King Albert II |
 Cyprus: The Kyrenia ship, 4th century BC. |
 Finland: The heraldic lion of Finland found on the Coat of arms of Finland. |
 Germany: The Brandenburg Gate as a symbol of division and unity. |
 Greece: Ioannis Kapodistrias (1776–1831), Greek statesman. |
 Ireland: The traditional Irish harp |
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 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 |
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 Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title around the edge. |
 San Marino: Saint Marinus inspired by a painting of the school of Guercino. |
 Slovenia: A pair of Lipizzaner horses, inscribed "Lipicanec" (Lipizzaner). |
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 Spain: Miguel de Cervantes, famous Spanish writer. |
 Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI |
[edit] Former designs
Designs still in circulation but no longer minted:
 Monaco: The seal of Monaco |
 Vatican City: Effigy of Pope John Paul II |
 Vatican City: Issued during the Sede vacante period. Insignia of the Apostolic Chamber and the coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain. |
 Finland: 1st Series (1999–2006) |
 Belgium: 1st Series (1999–2007) |
[edit] Planned designs
Planned designs to come into circulation once the members who designed them adopt the euro. The dates shown below are tentative and have not been confirmed. They have been mentioned in the media and several other sources, but are subject to change.
 Slovakia: Bratislava Castle. Introduction currently planned in 2009. |
 Lithuania: The Vytis, the Coat of arms of Lithuania. Introduction currently planned in 2010. |
 Latvia: Coat of arms of Latvia. Introduction currently planned in 2013. |
See Enlargement of the eurozone for more details of the schedule for these and other countries.
[edit] External links
- National sides of 20 cent euro coins. European Central Bank. Retrieved on 2007-04-17.
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