One circulated 1912 Newfoundland 20 cents with wear, grey toning and darker spots on the King's side. Not graded. You receive the exact coin shown.
A 1912 twenty-cent piece from Newfoundland, struck in sterling silver at the Royal Mint in London when Newfoundland was its own dominion, years before it joined Canada.
Collector Specifications
Country: Newfoundland
Year: 1912
Denomination: 20¢
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight: 4.71 g (4.36 g silver)
Diameter: 23.2 mm
Finish: Circulated
Edge: Reeded
Certificate: Not included
Packaging: Loose (no packaging)
Condition: Circulated with wear, grey toning and darker spots on the obverse; not graded
Mintage: 350,000
Designer: Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse); W. H. J. Blakemore (reverse)
Historical Significance
Newfoundland's 20-cent coin was easily confused with the similar-sized Canadian 25 cents, and during the First World War Newfoundland replaced it with a 25-cent coin. The 1912 issue had a mintage of 350,000 and is the only George V date of the denomination.
Why We Love This One
A coin from a country that no longer exists, in sterling silver. A neat conversation piece for any Canadian collection.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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