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© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; reeded edge
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 2.6 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1958-1980 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
* HONG – KONG *
香
仙 • 五
港
FIVE CENTS 1971
KN
Translation:
Hong Kong
Five Cents
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mintmark below "N" in "CENTS"; Differs from KM#29.1 in that this coin has no security edge