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The first known pattern for the Newfoundland 20-cent piece is a bronze strike with an obverse derived from a New Brunswick coin. The reverse is from the die for the 1864 New Brunswick 20-cents. The twenty-cent denomination was very popular in Newfoundland and was minted on a consistent basis throughout the reign of Queen Victoria. Over the years the piece became unpopular with Canadians as it was easily confused with the Canadian 25-cent piece, which was similar in size and shape. Pressured by Canada, the government replaced it with a twenty-five cent coin during World War I.
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Edward VII 1904
Twenty-cent coins were required only on one occasion during Edward’s short reign, making the 1904 issue the only one during his reign.
George V 1912
Just like the Edwardian predecessor, the George V issue was only for one year.