Obverse © Egon Conti Rossini – Reverse © egoncontirossini@hotmail.com
Obverse © Egon Conti Rossini – Reverse © egoncontirossini@hotmail.com
20 Dalasis Return of Hong Kong to China
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | The Gambia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1970-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 20 Dalasis 20 GMD = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Dalasi (1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#254565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hong Kong panorama
Script: Latin
Lettering:
The return
of Hong Kong to China
1 July 1997
20
DALASIS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
It exists the same coin in sterling silver. This copper-nickel coin is probably a pattern. In the coin I own there is a cut in the edge. Probably due to demonetization.Interesting fact
The 20 Dalasis coin from The Gambia, issued in 1997 to commemorate the Return of Hong Kong to China, features a unique design that showcases a fusion of Chinese and Gambian cultures. The obverse side of the coin depicts the national emblem of the People's Republic of China, while the reverse side features a traditional Gambian wrestler, highlighting the country's rich cultural heritage. This coin is not only a symbol of the historical event it commemorates but also a reflection of the diverse cultural exchange between the two nations.
