Coin Germany 20 Centimes Euro - 2002 G

This 20-cent euro coin, dating from 2002, was produced in Germany. Its face value is 20 cents. It is struck in an alloy called Nordic gold. The coin weighs 5.74 grams and its diameter is 22.25 millimeters. The mint is identified by the letter "G", indicating that it was produced in Karlsruhe.

The obverse of the coin features a design common to all 20-cent euro coins, symbolizing European unity. The reverse, specific to Germany, bears a motif specific to that country. The precise details of this motif are not provided here. The year of issue, 2002, is also indicated on the coin.

The Nordic gold composition gives the coin its distinctive yellow color. This alloy is composed of copper, aluminum, zinc and tin, but contains no gold. The coin is part of the series of euro coins in circulation since 2002, the date of their physical introduction in many countries of the European Union.

The identification of the Karlsruhe mint by the letter "G" is an important characteristic for collectors, allowing to distinguish this coin from other 20-cent euro coins struck by other mints in Germany. The specific mintage of this coin for the year 2002 and the Karlsruhe mint is not mentioned.