Luxembourg 20 Francs - Jean, 1980
Essai - Bronze
Information
Country
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Currency
Franc
(1854 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
20 Francs
Year
1980
Ruler
Jean
(1964–2000)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.46
Diameter (mm)
25.64
Thickness (mm)
2.41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Francs from Luxembourg. Issued in 1980. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25.64 mm and weighs 8.46 g.
- Obverse
- Portrait on the left of Jean (1921-2019), Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000 surrounded by the legend. Signature J.N.LEFEVRE in bottom. Behind the portrait the word ESSAI
- Reverse
- The crowned face value, between two oak branches, above the date of issue and the artists' initials. The date is flanked on the left by a bird (punch of Mr. Robert Vogeleer, commissioner of the Mint) and on the right by the head of the archangel Saint Michael (punch of the Brussels workshop).
- Edge
- Heald decorated with a guilloche in hollow
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 500 | (fr) Essai - Bronze |
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