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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.83 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1975 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
*HONG – KONG*
香
毫 • 伍
港
FIFTY CENTS 1972
Translation:
Hong Kong
Fifty Cents
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mintmark below EN of CENTS; Differs from KM#30 in that this coin has no security edge.Interesting fact
The 50 cent coin from Hong Kong (China) featuring Elizabeth II's first portrait, minted between 1971 and 1975, has a unique feature. It is the only coin in the series that has a square-shaped hole in the center, which was designed to make it easily identifiable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 KN | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1972 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 36800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1971-1975 coin.
