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50 Cents - George VI
1951 year| Copper-nickel | 5.85 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1951 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
* HONG – KONG *
香
毫 • 伍
港
FIFTY CENTS 1951
Translation:
Hong Kong
Fifty Cents
Edge
Security edge
Interesting fact
The 50 cents coin from Hong Kong (China) featuring George VI, minted in 1951, was the first coin to be issued by the Hong Kong government after the Second World War. It was also the first coin to bear the image of a British monarch, reflecting Hong Kong's status as a British colony at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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