2005 Twenty Cent PCGS MS65
Like the 2004 Small head twenty cent piece, the 2005 twenty cent with the platypus reverse was issued only for circulation (the mint sets have the Coming Home twenty cent piece in them). As a result, the 2005 platypus reverse twenty cent in a high Mint State grade is tough. Just look at the PCGS Population Report: Of the Coming Home twenty cent, there are six in MS69, four in MS68, and a smaller number in lower grades. Meanwhile, the highest grade of the standard Platypus twenty cent of 2005 is only MS66 (September 2013), with a small handful in MS65 and lower. This is bound to be a scarce coin as the years go by, which the Greg McDonald catalogue already reflects. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). Like the 2004 Small head twenty cent piece, the 2005 twenty cent with the platypus reverse was issued only for circulation (the mint sets have the Coming Home twenty cent piece in them). As a result, the 2005 platypus reverse twenty cent in a high Mint State grade is tough. Just look at the PCGS Population Report: Of the Coming Home twenty cent, there are six in MS69, four in MS68, and a smaller number in lower grades. Meanwhile, the highest grade of the standard Platypus twenty cent of 2005 is only MS66 (September 2013), with a small handful in MS65 and lower. This is bound to be a scarce coin as the years go by, which the Greg McDonald catalogue already reflects.