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20 Cents Pattern
| Issuer | States of Alderney |
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| Year | 2004 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Obverse description | A detailed engraving of a fully rigged sailing ship navigating rough seas occupies the central field. The vessel is depicted with multiple masts and billowing sails, conveying a sense of maritime heritage. The legend 'ALDERNEY' arcs along the upper rim, while the date '2004' appears in the lower field. The inscription 'ESSAI PATTERN PROBE TEST' curves along the lower rim, denoting the coin's pattern or trial status. Small decorative symbols are interspersed along the border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Alderney's 2004 pattern coinage was produced as part of a broader proposal to equip the Channel Islands with a unified decimal small-change series compatible with ongoing eurozone discussions. The project never advanced to circulation, leaving these Nordic Gold pieces as production samples rather than issued currency. Nordic Gold — the same alloy used in Swedish 10-kronor coins and EU euro cents — was selected precisely because its electromagnetic signature is machine-readable and counterfeit-resistant, a prerequisite for any modern vending infrastructure.