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The '''20 [[dinar]] [[coin]]''' is a [[circulation]] and [[commemorative coin|commemorative]] piece of [[Yugoslavia]], a former {{wp|en|Southeast Europe}}an country that existed during the [[20th century|20th]] and early [[21st century|21st]] centuries. It was produced in nine types from [[1925]] to [[1996]]: one under the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes; two under the [[Kingdom of Yugoslavia]]; one under the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia (FPR Yugoslavia); four under the [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia]] (SFR Yugoslavia); and one under the [[Federal Republic of Yugoslavia]] (FR Yugoslavia; later known as [[Serbia and Montenegro]]).
 
The '''20 [[dinar]] [[coin]]''' is a [[circulation]] and [[commemorative coin|commemorative]] piece of [[Yugoslavia]], a former {{wp|en|Southeast Europe}}an country that existed during the [[20th century|20th]] and early [[21st century|21st]] centuries. It was produced in nine types from [[1925]] to [[1996]]: one under the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes; two under the [[Kingdom of Yugoslavia]]; one under the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia (FPR Yugoslavia); four under the [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia]] (SFR Yugoslavia); and one under the [[Federal Republic of Yugoslavia]] (FR Yugoslavia; later known as [[Serbia and Montenegro]]).
   
The first coin, a non-circulating commemorative piece of {{wp|en|King of Yugoslavia|King}} {{wp|en|Alexander I of Yugoslavia|Alexander I}} (1888&ndash;1934; <abbr title="Reigned">r.</abbr> 1921&ndash;1934), was produced in two varieties in [[1925]] and released in [[1927]]. After the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes was renamed to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the coin was followed in [[1932]] by another piece (dated [[1931]]) depicting King Alexander. The final monarchical 20 dinar coin, dated [[1938]], was released in [[1939]] under Alexander's successor, {{wp|en|Peter II of Yugoslavia|Peter II}} (1923&ndash;1970; <abbr title="Reigned">r.</abbr> 1934&ndash;1945), and his regent, {{wp|en|Prince Paul of Yugoslavia|Prince Paul Karađorđević}} (1893&ndash;1976). All three pieces had a value equivalent to 20.00 [[Yugoslav dinar|Yugoslav Serbian dinara]]. By the time Yugoslavia was {{wp|en|Invasion of Yugoslavia|invaded}} by the {{wp|en|Axis powers}} during the spring of [[1941]], both coins of Alexander had already been withdrawn from circulation. The 20 dinar piece of Peter II, however, continued to see use in the [[German occupied Serbia|Serbian]] region of {{wp|en|World War II in Yugoslavia|occupied Yugoslavia}} until [[1942]], holding a value of 20.00 [[Serbian dinar]]a, or {{frac|2|25}} of a [[Reichsmark]].
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The first coin, a circulation piece of {{wp|en|King of Yugoslavia|King}} {{wp|en|Alexander I of Yugoslavia|Alexander I}} (1888&ndash;1934; <abbr title="Reigned">r.</abbr> 1921&ndash;1934), was produced in two varieties in [[1925]] and released in [[1927]]. After the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes was renamed to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, the coin was followed in [[1932]] by another piece (dated [[1931]]) depicting King Alexander. The final monarchical 20 dinar coin, dated [[1938]], was released in [[1939]] under Alexander's successor, {{wp|en|Peter II of Yugoslavia|Peter II}} (1923&ndash;1970; <abbr title="Reigned">r.</abbr> 1934&ndash;1945), and his regent, {{wp|en|Prince Paul of Yugoslavia|Prince Paul Karađorđević}} (1893&ndash;1976). All three pieces had a value equivalent to 20.00 [[Yugoslav dinar|Yugoslav Serbian dinara]]. By the time Yugoslavia was {{wp|en|Invasion of Yugoslavia|invaded}} by the {{wp|en|Axis powers}} during the spring of [[1941]], both coins of Alexander had already been withdrawn from circulation. The 20 dinar piece of Peter II, however, continued to see use in the [[German occupied Serbia|Serbian]] region of {{wp|en|World War II in Yugoslavia|occupied Yugoslavia}} until [[1942]], holding a value of 20.00 [[Serbian dinar]]a, or {{frac|2|25}} of a [[Reichsmark]].
   
 
During the existence of the proclaimed Democratic Federal Yugoslavia (DF Yugoslavia) from [[1943]] to [[1945]], no new coins of the [[denomination]] were introduced. The next 20 dinar piece (dated [[1955]]) would not be released until [[1957]], under the short-lived Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia. It was followed in [[1964]] by the first piece of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (dated [[1963]]). Both initially held a [[legal tender]] [[face value]] equivalent to 20.00 Yugoslav Federation dinara. Although this currency was replaced in [[1966]] by the hard dinar, the two coins continued to be valid for 0.20 hard dinar until their [[demonetization]] in [[1985]].
 
During the existence of the proclaimed Democratic Federal Yugoslavia (DF Yugoslavia) from [[1943]] to [[1945]], no new coins of the [[denomination]] were introduced. The next 20 dinar piece (dated [[1955]]) would not be released until [[1957]], under the short-lived Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia. It was followed in [[1964]] by the first piece of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (dated [[1963]]). Both initially held a [[legal tender]] [[face value]] equivalent to 20.00 Yugoslav Federation dinara. Although this currency was replaced in [[1966]] by the hard dinar, the two coins continued to be valid for 0.20 hard dinar until their [[demonetization]] in [[1985]].
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On [[December 1]], [[1918]], nearly a month after the conclusion of {{wp|en|World War I}} (1914&ndash;1918), the [[Kingdom of Serbia]] was unified with [[Kingdom of Montenegro|Montenegro]] and the [[State of Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs]] to form the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (colloquially known as "Yugoslavia"). {{wp|en|Peter I of Serbia|Peter I Karađorđević}} (1844&ndash;1921; <abbr title="Reigned as King of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes">r.</abbr> 1918&ndash;1921), the previous {{wp|en|King of Serbia|Serbian monarch}}, was proclaimed king of the newly formed nation, and his dynasty, the {{wp|en|House of Karađorđević}}, was established as the country's royal family. After Peter's death in 1921, his second oldest son, Alexander Karađorđević, was installed as the next King of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. Upon becoming king, he adopted the monarchical name "Alexander I" (Serbo-Croatian: ''Aleksandar I'').
 
On [[December 1]], [[1918]], nearly a month after the conclusion of {{wp|en|World War I}} (1914&ndash;1918), the [[Kingdom of Serbia]] was unified with [[Kingdom of Montenegro|Montenegro]] and the [[State of Slovenes, Croats, and Serbs]] to form the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (colloquially known as "Yugoslavia"). {{wp|en|Peter I of Serbia|Peter I Karađorđević}} (1844&ndash;1921; <abbr title="Reigned as King of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes">r.</abbr> 1918&ndash;1921), the previous {{wp|en|King of Serbia|Serbian monarch}}, was proclaimed king of the newly formed nation, and his dynasty, the {{wp|en|House of Karađorđević}}, was established as the country's royal family. After Peter's death in 1921, his second oldest son, Alexander Karađorđević, was installed as the next King of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. Upon becoming king, he adopted the monarchical name "Alexander I" (Serbo-Croatian: ''Aleksandar I'').
   
Because of the change in leadership, in 1925 the National Bank of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes authorized the production of a new coin series in denominations of [[Yugoslav 50 para coin|50]] para and [[Yugoslav 1 dinar coin|1]], [[Yugoslav 2 dinar coin|2]], and 20 dinara. These were intended to be used alongside the [[Yugoslav 5 para coin|5]], [[Yugoslav 10 para coin|10]], and [[Yugoslav 25 para coin|25]] para pieces already in circulation. While the lower denominated coins of the new series were released in 1925, the 20 dinar piece was not issued until [[1927]]. It did not circulate very long or to a great extent, though, and was formally withdrawn on [[June 28]], [[1931]]. The piece was struck under commission at the [[Monnaie de Paris]] and designed by [[Henri-Auguste Patey]] (1855&ndash;1930), the mint's [[Graveur général des monnaies]] (General Engraver of Coins) at the time.
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Because of the change in leadership, in 1925 the National Bank of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes authorized the production of a new coin series in denominations of [[Yugoslav 50 para coin|50]] para and [[Yugoslav 1 dinar coin|1]], [[Yugoslav 2 dinar coin|2]], and 20 dinara. These were intended to be used alongside the [[Yugoslav 5 para coin|5]], [[Yugoslav 10 para coin|10]], and [[Yugoslav 25 para coin|25]] para pieces already in circulation. While the lower denominated coins of the new series were released in 1925, the 20 dinar piece was not issued until [[1927]]. It did not circulate very long, though, and was formally withdrawn on [[June 28]], [[1931]]. The piece was struck under commission at the [[Monnaie de Paris]] and designed by [[Henri-Auguste Patey]] (1855&ndash;1930), the mint's [[Graveur général des monnaies]] (General Engraver of Coins) at the time.
   
 
The 20 dinar piece, struck solely in 1925, is composed of .900 fine [[gold]]; 90 percent of the coin is gold, while the remaining 10 percent is either [[copper]] (red gold) or [[silver]] (white gold). It measures 6.45 grams in mass and 21 millimeters in diameter, and has [[coin alignment]] and a reeded [[edge]]. The piece, like most coins, is round in shape, and the rims of both sides are raised and decorated with a dentilated border.
 
The 20 dinar piece, struck solely in 1925, is composed of .900 fine [[gold]]; 90 percent of the coin is gold, while the remaining 10 percent is either [[copper]] (red gold) or [[silver]] (white gold). It measures 6.45 grams in mass and 21 millimeters in diameter, and has [[coin alignment]] and a reeded [[edge]]. The piece, like most coins, is round in shape, and the rims of both sides are raised and decorated with a dentilated border.
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