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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 4.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1977-1980 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 HKD = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
* HONG – KONG *
香
毫 • 伍
港
FIFTY CENTS 1980
Translation:
Hong Kong
Fifty Cents
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck in Llantrisant
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was the first coin to feature the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, while still displaying the traditional Chinese dragon on the reverse, symbolizing the fusion of Eastern and Western cultures.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 60001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 70000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 60640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 120000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd portrait) 1977-1980 coin.
