Value | 0.20 euro |
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Mass | 5.74 g |
Diameter | 22.25 mm |
Thickness | 2.14 mm |
Edge | plain but with seven broad indentations consistent with Spanish flower shape of the coin |
Composition | Nordic Gold |
Years of minting | 1999 –present |
Obverse | |
Design | Numerous variations, see below. |
Designer | Various |
Design date | Various |
Reverse | |
Design | Map of Europe with the denomination shown in Latin characters |
Designer | Luc Luycx |
Design date | 2007 |
Design | Map of the 15 EU countries of 1999 with the denomination shown in Latin characters |
Designer | Luc Luycx |
Design date | 1999 |
Design discontinued | 2007 (still in circulation as of 2024[update]) |
The 20 euro cent coin (€0.20) has a value of one-fifth of a euro and is composed of an alloy called Nordic Gold in the Spanish flower shape. All euro coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides. The coin has been used since 2002, with the present common side design dating from 2007.