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50 Cents
| Brass plated steel | 4.86 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Period | Special Administrative Region (1997-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1993-2017 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 HKD = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel |
| Weight | 4.86 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.81 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Face value in numerals above the date, with the denomination in Latin at the bottom
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
伍 毫
50
2015
FIFTY CENTS
Translation: Fifty Cents
Engraver: Joseph Yam
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin was initially struck under the reign of Elizabeth II and continued to be struck during and after the handover to China in 1997.Interesting fact
The 50 cent coin from Hong Kong (China) that was minted between 1993 and 2017 has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This hole is not just for aesthetic purposes, but it also serves a practical function. The hole allows the coin to be easily distinguishable from other coins, especially for visually impaired individuals. This feature is not commonly found in coins from other countries, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents 1993-2017 coin.
