Information on 1985 irish twenty pence coin?

Question

i heard this coin is rare and might be worth something more than its face value

Answer 1

If its genuine then its worth a fair amount.

The 20p coin wasnt mass produced until 1986 but in 1985 they made some test ones but not all got melted down.

You should find out if its genuine.

Answer 2

It would be rare if they made one, and it was real, not a forged reproduction.

It is not even listed in the Krauss cat. of world coins.