© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
20 Avos
| Brass | 2.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Macau (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Special Territory (1976-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1993-1998 |
| Value | 20 Avos 0.20 MOP = USD 0.025 |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Man standing above his crew on dragon boat flanked by mint marks with value above
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering: 20 AVOS
Engraver: Justino Lei
Edge
Plain
Comment
Significance of Bat (Flying Mammal) in Chinese Customs(Bats are harbingers of 5 blessings) Life, Wealth, Health, Love of virtue & death after achieving one's destiny.
The Stylish design (rounded version) of the Chinese Characters 澳門 on the obverse is designed in such a way that it symbolizes 'Shou or longevity'
Interesting fact
The 20 Avos coin from Macau (China) made of Brass weighing 2.8g has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is unlike most coins that have a round hole. This square hole was designed to make it easier for people to tell the coin apart from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 100000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Avos 1993-1998 coin.
