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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd 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 | 1988-1990 |
| 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#5586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
* HONG – KONG *
香
毫 • 伍
港
FIFTY CENTS 1990
Translation:
Hong Kong
Fifty Cents
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was the first coin to feature the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed by Raphael Maklouf and introduced in 1988. The new portrait was a departure from the previous designs, showing the Queen with a more mature and regal appearance, and it was used on coins in many different countries, including Hong Kong.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 27000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd portrait) 1988-1990 coin.
