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50 Cents
– Hong Kong
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years:
1971–1975
Country:
China
Issuer:
Hong Kong
Period:
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Ruler:
Elizabeth II
Currency:
Dollar
(since 1863)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
80,800,000
Material
Diameter:
23.6 mm
Weight:
5.83 g
Thickness:
1.6 mm
Shape:
Round
Composition:
Copper-nickel
(75%
Copper
, 25%
Nickel
)
Technique:
Milled
Alignment:
Medal alignment
References
KM:
#
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34
Numista:
#16226
Value
Exchange value:
0.50 HKD = $0.06
Obverse
Inscription:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Script:
Latin
Engraver:
Cecil Thomas
Reverse
Inscription:
*HONG – KONG*
香
毫 • 伍
港
FIFTY CENTS 1972
Translation:
HONG – KONG
Fragrant
Harbour
FIFTY CENTS 1972
Scripts:
Chinese
,
Latin
Languages:
English
,
Chinese
Edge
Reeded
Mints
Name
Mark
Royal Mint
—
Kings Norton Metal Company
KN
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1971
KN
—
+
1972
—
30,000,000
+
1973
—
36,800,000
+
1974
—
6,000,000
+
1975
—
8,000,000
+
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