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10 Cents - Victoria Trial Strike
| Aluminium | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1842-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1894-1897 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
*HONG - KONG*
香
毫 . 一
港
TEN CENTS 1897
Translation:
Hong Kong
Ten Cents
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cents - Victoria (Trial Strike) 1894-1897 from Hong Kong (China) made of Aluminium weighing 2.5 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, it is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
