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20 Cents
| Nickel brass | 2.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Period | Special Administrative Region (1997-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1993-1998 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 HKD = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Face value in numerals above the date, and the denomination in Latin at the bottom
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
貳 毫
20
1998
TWENTY CENTS
Translation: Twenty Cents
Engraver: Joseph Yam
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was struck under the reign of Elizabeth II until the handover to China in 1997.Interesting fact
The 20-cent coin from Hong Kong (China) made of nickel brass and weighing 2.6 grams has a unique feature. It has a distinctive "wave" design on its reverse side, which represents the country's coastline and symbolizes the connection between the land and the sea. This design was created by the Hong Kong Mint and has been a distinctive feature of the coin since its introduction in 1993.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents 1993-1998 coin.
