5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1989 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1989 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1989 photo
© PCGS

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 13.4 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Hong Kong (China)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1997)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1985-1989
Value
5 Dollars 5 HKD = USD 0.64
Currency
Dollar (1863-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
13.4 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6421
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Denomination surrounded by lettering

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
HONG 香KONG
圓5 伍
1985
FIVE 港DOLLARS

Translation:
Hong Kong
Five Dollars

Edge

Security edge with lettering

Lettering: HONG KONG FIVE DOLLARS 香 港 伍 圓

Translation:
Hong Kong
Five Dollars

Interesting fact

The 5 Dollar coin from Hong Kong (China) featuring Elizabeth II's 3rd portrait, issued between 1985 and 1989, has a unique feature. It is made of a Copper-nickel alloy, consisting of 75% Copper and 25% Nickel, which gives it a distinctive color and durability. This coin weighs 13.4 grams and has a diameter of 24mm.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  6000000 - - - - - -
1986  8000000 - - - - - -
1987  - - - - - -
1988  25000 - - - - - -
1989  37000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1989 coin.