Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
20 Avos S.A.R. Coinage; Macao's Return to China
1999 year| Brass | 3.2600 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Macau (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Special Administrative Region (1999-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 20 Avos 0.20 MOP = USD 0.025 |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.2600 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Monetary and Foreign Exchange Authority of Macau - The government department responsible for currency, finances foreign exchange and insurance control in Macau.
Lettering: 1999
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the return of Macau to China from Portuguese rule in 1999. The coin's design features an image of the Ruins of St. Paul's, a historic landmark in Macau, and the words "Macao's Return to China" in Chinese characters. The coin's brass composition and 3.2600g weight also make it a unique and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 288888 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Avos (S.A.R. Coinage; Macao's Return to China) 1999 coin.
