Summary

Proof 5 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1888
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 1888

Edge Description

Milled

Significance

Probably exhibited at the Melbourne International Centennial Exhibition, 1888-1889 (exact date of arrival in Melbourne not known but it was requested from the Royal Mint for inclusion)

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