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20 Toea - Elizabeth II (Bennett's Cassowary)

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea · 20 Toea - Elizabeth II (Bennett's Cassowary) · 1975–2025
Regular
Weight11.3 g
Diameter28.65 mm
Mintage 2,509,077 Combined across issues: std 2,500,000; FM 8,300; FM 777; Proof issues: 5,540
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerRichard Renninger
ReferenceKM# 5, Schön# 5
Collector's Key World IDCKW-PNG-178

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1978 Papua New Guinea 20 Toea - Elizabeth II (Bennett's Cassowary) coins were minted?
2,509,077 were struck (Combined across issues: std 2,500,000; FM 8,300; FM 777; Proof issues: 5,540).
What is a 1978 Papua New Guinea 20 Toea - Elizabeth II (Bennett's Cassowary) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 11.3 g.
What is the melt value of a 1978 Papua New Guinea 20 Toea - Elizabeth II (Bennett's Cassowary)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1978 Papua New Guinea 20 Toea - Elizabeth II (Bennett's Cassowary) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.