Hong Kong 1998 20 cents

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was issued 1993-98 in the final years of British rule over Hong Kong. A bauhinia flower has been substituted for the queen's portrait. The next issue of this denomination was in 1997, after the takeover by the People's Republic of China.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.6 g, nickel brass, 19 mm diameter, scalloped edge.

Catalog reference: KM 67.

Source:

• Illustrated Catalog of Hong Kong Currency, Hong Kong: Mars Numismatic Co., 2012.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1997 50 cents, bauhinia flower
• 1997 1000 dollars, city view
• Coins and currency dated 1998