Title

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5 Cents – Hong Kong

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1932–1933

Country: China

Issuer: Hong Kong

Period:

Ruler: George V

Currency:

(since 1863)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,000,000

Material

Diameter: 15.2 mm

Weight: 1.36 g

Silver weight: 1.09 g

Thickness: 0.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 80% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #18

Numista: #21697

Value

Exchange value: 0.05 HKD = $0.01

Bullion value: $2.99

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA

Translation:

GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Inscription:

• HONG – KONG •

　香

仙 • 五

　港

FIVE CENTS 1933

Translation:

HONG – KONG

FIVE CENTS 1933

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Languages: Chinese, English

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1932	—	3,000,000
1932	—	—	Proof
1933	—	2,000,000
1933	—	—	Proof

🌟 Uncommon