Summary
5 Dollars, Issued by Hong Kong, 1976
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse Description
At centre the heraldic crest of the Colony, the upper part of a crowned lion rampant holding a globe; below, 1976; around, HONG KONG FIVE DOLLARS, the words divided by four Chinese characters
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 23 May 1989
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Date Issued
1976 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
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
30.8 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.72 g (Weight)
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Shape
10 sided
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References
KM#39
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
