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20 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 2.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1983 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 HKD = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.37 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1573 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
*HONG – KONG*
香
毫 • 貳
港
TWENTY CENTS 1975
Translation:
Hong Kong
Twenty Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Cents coin from Hong Kong (China) featuring Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is known as a "square-holed" coin. This design was specifically created to help the visually impaired distinguish the coin from others.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 71000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 42000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1978 | 86000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 94500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 65000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1975-1983 coin.
