Summary
Proof 50 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1951
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, . FIFTY CENTS 1951 .
Edge Description
Milled with security central line
Significance
This was the first issue of a 50 cent coin in Hong Kong since 1905
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1951 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
Copper-Nickel
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.846 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#27.1
[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
