When was a 20 cent coin made?

The twenty cent coin was made from 1875 through 1878. Though unpopular at the time, the 20-cent piece has since become a popular coin among many coin collectors. See all 20-cent coin values here.

What does a 20 cent coin look like?

The 20-cent coin is a silver piece about the size and weight of a modern-day nickel. Also like the modern-day nickel, the edge of the coin is plain. On the obverse is a design of a seated figure of Liberty. An eagle graces the reverse. William Barber designed the 20-cent coin.

Why is the 20 cent coin so popular?

While many nations have such a denomination, the twenty cent piece in the United States wasn’t very popular. Nevertheless, it remains a chapter in our nation’s monetary history, and has been popular among many coin collectors. The twenty cent coin is one of America’s shortest-living coins and our shortest-surviving coinage denomination.