Summary
Proof 20 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1887
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Diademed head of Queen Victoria, neck bare, facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of dots, four Chinese characters; around, . HONG - KONG . TWENTY CENTS 1887
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Supplied to the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint for inclusion in it's exhibit at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. The piece was retained and used again for the 1888 Exhibition
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1887 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.421 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#7
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
[Book] Cribb, Joe. 1987. Money in the Bank, The Hongkong Bank Money Collection.
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Keywords
British Empire Coins, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
