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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.832 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1958-1970 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.832 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, dated lower right, and the mintmark between the EN of CENTS
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
*HONG – KONG*
香
毫 • 伍
港
FIFTY CENTS 1960
Translation:
Hong Kong
Fifty Cents
Edge
Security edge (different from KM#34 with a reeded edge)
Comment
The difference between this and KM#34 is the slice
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Hong Kong currency. The portrait was created by sculptor and engraver, Mary Gillick, and it shows a youthful and regal Queen Elizabeth II, with a crown on her head and a scepter in her hand. This portrait was used on Hong Kong coins from 1958 to 1970, and it has become a distinctive feature of the currency from this region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 H | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 H | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 KN | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 H | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 H | 4600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1958-1970 coin.
