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5 Cents - George VI
| Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel) | 2.5920 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1949-1950 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel) |
| Weight | 2.5920 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
* HONG – KONG *
香
仙 • 五
港
FIVE CENTS 1950
Translation:
Hong Kong
5 Cents
Edge
Security edge
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents coin from Hong Kong (China) made of Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel) weighing 2.5920 g has an interesting fact that it was designed by the sculptor and engraver, Thomas Humphrey Paget. He was a renowned artist who also designed coins for other countries, including the United Kingdom. The coin features a portrait of King George VI on the obverse and a dragon on the reverse, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 20400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George VI 1949-1950 coin.
