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5 Cents - George VI
1937 year| Nickel | 2.6 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
* HONG – KONG *
香
仙 • 五
港
FIVE CENTS 1937
Translation:
Hong Kong
Five Cents
Edge
Security edge
Comment
Differs from KM#22 by shape of crownInteresting fact
The 5 Cents - George VI 1937 coin from Hong Kong (China) made of Nickel weighing 2.6 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when Hong Kong was still a British colony, and it features a portrait of King George VI, who reigned from 1936 until his death in 1952. This coin was part of the standard circulation currency used in Hong Kong during that time and is now a collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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