Collecting circulated 20c

coxspau · June 24, 2013, 11:12:33 AM

After reading through the "Collecting 50c" thread, I thought it might be interesting to get some views on what people focus on in the 20c market.

The 1966 Wavey 20c is probably the Daddy of the 20c.

1971 and 1985 appear to be low mintages.

Interested to hear other thoughts.

Ozcoins · June 24, 2013, 12:10:02 PM

Some others to look for
2001 states
2004 "big head"
2008 gap
2010 bubble

enworb · June 24, 2013, 12:11:10 PM

I have found every mint mark and variety except for a 1985, 1990, 91 or 92. Ive found a 86, 87 and 88 which is pretty lucky seeing as there MSO. 1971 is low mintge but certainly not hard to find in circulation. If you needed one you could almost guarantee finding one in $100 worth i reckon.

Mister T · June 24, 2013, 12:19:51 PM

I'm yet to see a 1985 in my change and I'm not the only one.
And I haven't seen a UN 20c in a good while either.

enworb · June 24, 2013, 12:54:09 PM

I agree, 1985 is by far the hardest of the coins intended for circulation. I know Jeff has found a couple.

Mister T · June 24, 2013, 01:59:34 PM

Oh really? Might need to keep my eyes open then. I think the 1988 is maybe circulating as well too.

lacey · June 24, 2013, 03:26:40 PM

I'd like to know if the mint is doing a platypus for 2013. If anyone knows, speak up :-)

trout · June 24, 2013, 03:32:09 PM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='19172' dateline='1372053400'I'd like to know if the mint is doing a platypus for 2013. If anyone knows, speak up :-)

It is getting a bit late in the year now, I have the proof and the "Swamp Thing" coins.

b_j_w_79 · June 24, 2013, 03:48:19 PM

Quote from: 'enworb' pid='19134' dateline='1372044249'I agree, 1985 is by far the hardest of the coins intended for circulation. I know Jeff has found a couple.

I have found 5 x 1985 20c and 3 x 1988 20c coins in circulation. The last one of these coins I found was a 1985 in 2008.

trout · June 24, 2013, 06:59:51 PM

Picked these up today :good:

Fulvio · June 24, 2013, 08:45:02 PM

Nice haul.

coxspau · July 04, 2013, 01:59:43 PM

Enworb, you mentioned 86, 87 and 88 were MSO...what does MSO mean?

trout · July 04, 2013, 02:03:50 PM

Quote from: 'coxspau' pid='20326' dateline='1372912183'Enworb, you mentioned 86, 87 and 88 were MSO...what does MSO mean?

Mint Set Only :ok:

Goldseeker · July 04, 2013, 02:07:36 PM

I collect them all but I do not actually collect errors unless they fall into my hands. The exception is the 66 Wavey and the Rotated 2001.

coxspau · July 05, 2013, 11:33:18 AM

Thanks for clarification.

Were the 2001 rotated around all angles or is it just one variation?

Can someone please help me out by providing some detail around what the 2010 bubble 20c looks like?

Much appreciated.