20 Lepta

€532.00
IssuerGreece
Year1954-1971
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Lepta (0.20 GRD)
CurrencyThird modern drachma (1954-2001)
CompositionAluminium (95% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium)
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness1.25 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)V. Falireas
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#79, Schön#19
Obverse descriptionCenter hole within crowned wreath
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ • 1959 •
(Translation: KINGDOM OF GREECE • 1959 •)
Reverse descriptionOlive branch left of center hole, denomination on the right
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering20 ΛΕΠΤΑ
(Translation: 20 LEPTA)
EdgeSmooth
MintBern, Switzerland(1225-date)
Kremnica, Slovakia(1328-date)
National Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage1954  - Berne mint; Paul I - 24 000 000
1959  - Berne mint; Paul I - 20 000 000
1964  - Berne mint; Paul I - 8 000 000
1966  - Kremnica mint; Constantine II - 15 000 000
1969  - Kremnica mint; Constantine II - 20 000 000
1971  - Athens mint; Constantine II; smaller center hole - 4 107 697
Catalog ID1830059840
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