Newfoundland twenty cents facts for kids
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The Newfoundland 20-cent piece was a special coin used in Newfoundland, which is now part of Canada. The very first design for this coin was made from bronze. It had a front side (called the obverse) that looked like a coin from New Brunswick. The back side (called the reverse) was also from a New Brunswick coin made in 1864.
People in Newfoundland really liked the 20-cent coin. It was made regularly while Queen Victoria was queen. But over time, people in Canada started to dislike it. This was because it looked very similar to the Canadian 25-cent piece. It was easy to mix them up! Because Canada wanted a change, the Newfoundland government replaced the 20-cent coin with a 25-cent coin during World War I.
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Queen Victoria's 20-Cent Coin (1865-1894)
This coin featured a picture of Queen Victoria wearing a laurel wreath. It was made for many years during her reign.
Coin Details
Here are some facts about the Queen Victoria 20-cent coin:
| Front Side Designer | Back Side Designer | Engraver | What it's Made Of | Weight | Size (Diameter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard C. Wyon | Horace Morehen | Leonard C. Wyon | .925 silver, .075 copper | 4.71 grams | 23.19 mm |
How Many Were Made (Mintages)
This table shows how many 20-cent coins were made each year during Queen Victoria's time:
| Year and Mint Mark | Number Made |
|---|---|
| 1865 | 100,000 |
| 1870 | 50,000 |
| 1872H | 90,000 |
| 1873 | 45,797 |
| 1876H | 50,000 |
| 1880 | 30,000 |
| 1881 | 60,000 |
| 1882H | 100,000 |
| 1885 | 40,000 |
| 1888 | 75,000 |
| 1890 | 100,000 |
| 1894 | 100,000 |
Some years had different versions, called "varieties," even if they had the same date.
| Year and Mint Mark | Number Made |
|---|---|
| 1896 | 125,000 |
| 1899 | 125,000 |
| 1900 | 125,000 |
For example, the 1896 coin has two types: one with a "Large 96" and another with a "Small 96." The 1899 coin has three types: "large 99," "small 99," and "Hook 99's." The "Hook 99's" look like the bottom of the number 9 has a small hook, like a fishing hook.
Edward VII's 20-Cent Coin (1904)
During King Edward VII's time as ruler, 20-cent coins were only needed once. This means the 1904 coin is the only one made during his reign.
Coin Details
Here are some facts about the King Edward VII 20-cent coin:
| Designer | Engraver | What it's Made Of | Weight | Size (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 |
How Many Were Made (Mintages)
This table shows how many 20-cent coins were made in 1904:
| Year and Mint Mark | Number Made |
|---|---|
| 1904H | 75,000 |
George V's 20-Cent Coin (1912)
Just like the coin made for King Edward VII, the 20-cent coin for King George V was only made for one year.
Coin Details
Here are some facts about the King George V 20-cent coin:
| Designer | Engraver | What it's Made Of | Weight | Size (Diameter) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir E.B. MacKennal | Sir E.B. MacKennal | .925 silver, .075 copper | 4.71 grams | 23.19 mm |
How Many Were Made (Mintages)
This table shows how many 20-cent coins were made in 1912:
| Year and Mint Mark | Number Made |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 350,000 |
