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20 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait, 1/10 oz Fine Silver
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Value | 20 Pence |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D G REG FID DEF 20 PENCE IRB (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith) |
| Reverse description | A seated classical figure of Britannia, helmeted and draped, is depicted against a rippling Union Flag background, evoking themes of British sovereignty and maritime heritage. The composition, designed by David Mach, integrates the national symbol with a dynamic patriotic motif. The surrounding legend identifies the coin's silver content and date of issue, rendered in incuse lettering within the outer border. |
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This piece belongs to the Britannia bullion series, which the Royal Mint restructured in 2008 by introducing a set of fractional silver coins — including this tenth-ounce — to complement the existing one-ounce issue. The .958 fineness is deliberately matched to the traditional Britannia standard, the same alloy specification used for silver plate in Britain for centuries, distinct from the .999 fine silver favored by most competing sovereign mints at the time.
Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth portrait of Elizabeth II, used here, was introduced in 1998 and remained current until 2015.