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1865
Silver
0.1514 oz
.925 pure
0.1514 oz
100,000 minted
20 cents CAD
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Newfoundland 20 Cents 1865

1865

A 1865.925 silver 20 cents weighing 0.1514 oz (4.71g), 23.19 mm diameter. Reverse: Displays the denomination '20 CENTS' within a wreath, with 'NEWFOUNDLAND' inscribed around the border, struck at the Royal Mint in London. Mintage: 100,000. Contains approximately 0.140 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.1514 oz (4.71 g)
Mintage 100,000
Denomination 20 cents
Diameter 23.19 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Circulation
Series Pre-Confederation Coinage
Obverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Est. Value $75-$350 CAD depending on grade
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$12.55 CAD
$9.07 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Colony of Newfoundland. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Identification Tips
Silver coin, 23.19mm diameter. Reeded edge. '20 CENTS' on reverse. 'NEWFOUNDLAND' legend. Unique denomination.
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Collector Research Notes

Displays the denomination '20 CENTS' within a wreath, with 'NEWFOUNDLAND' inscribed around the border, struck at the Royal Mint in London.

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