The coin has been used since 2002, with the present common side design dating from 2007. All euro coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides.

The 20 euro cent coin (€0.20) has a value of one-fifth of a euro and is composed of an alloy called Nordic Gold in the Spanish flower shape. Map of Europe with the denomination shown in Latin characters Plain but with seven broad indentations consistent with Spanish flower shape of the coin