XX Centavos Coins 1942–1969

The XX Centavos coins issued by the Portuguese Republic between 1942 and 1969 correspond to the bronze system established under Decree‑Law 32648 of January 29, 1943. Although the alloy, design and module remained unchanged throughout the series, production was not continuous, reflecting economic adjustments and minting needs of the period. The issues span the years 1942 to 1945, 1948, 1949, 1951 to 1953, 1955, 1958 and, later, a continuous sequence up to 1969. This system represents the main XX Centavos type of the mid‑twentieth century and remained in circulation until January 1, 1982, when it was withdrawn under Decree‑Law 267/81 of September 15. Due to its longevity and technical consistency, it stands as one of the most representative fractional coinage series of modern Republican numismatics.