Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
20 Avos
| Brass | 4.7 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | Macau (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Special Territory (1976-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1982-1985 |
| Value | 20 Avos (0.20 MOP) |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Value above the fallen block letters within vertical rectangle
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
20 AVOS
貳毫
祿
澳門
Translation:
20 avos
2 ho (dimes)
"Lu", Good Fortune
Macau
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Avos coin from Macau (China) made of Brass weighing 4.7g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 9960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 8050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 7850000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Avos 1982-1985 coin.
