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50 Cents – Hong Kong

Context

Year: 1951

Country: China

Issuer: Hong Kong

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(since 1863)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 15,000,000

Material

Diameter: 23.5 mm

Weight: 5.85 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #27

Numista: #6140

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 HKD = $0.06

Obverse

Inscription:

KING GEORGE THE SIXTH

Translation:

KING GEORGE THE SIXTH

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Inscription:

* HONG – KONG *

　香

毫 • 伍

　港

FIFTY CENTS 1951

Translation:

HONG – KONG

Fragrant

Mace • Five

Harbour

FIFTY CENTS 1951

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Languages: English, Chinese

Security edge

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1951	—	15,000,000
1951	—	—	Proof
1951	—	—	BU

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