20 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Return of Hong Kong) 1997 front 20 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Return of Hong Kong) 1997 back
20 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Return of Hong Kong) 1997 photo
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20 Crowns - Elizabeth II Return of Hong Kong

1997 year
Silver (.999) 31.16 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
20 Crowns
Currency
Crown (1969-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.16 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#219054
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Sailing junk in harbor.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HONG
KONG
JULY1
1997

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the return of Hong Kong to China in 1997, which marked the end of British rule over the territory. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Hong Kong skyline on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.