Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1949
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned head of George VI facing left; around, KING GEORGE THE SIXTH; artist's initials, PM, below neck
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of dots, four Chinese characters; around above, HONG-KONG; around below, . FIVE CENTS 1949 .
Edge Description
Milled with central security path
Significance
The King's title "Emperor of India" removed after the independence of India.
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
1949 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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Series
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Material
Nickel Brass
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.57 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#26
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
[Book] Cribb, Joe. 1987. Money in the Bank, The Hongkong Bank Money Collection.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
