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

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