Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1879
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Diademed head of the Queen facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of dots four Chinese characters; around, . HONG - KONG . FIVE CENTS 1879
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
1879 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
06
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.317 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#5
[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
