Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1965
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, four Chinese characters; around above, HONG-KONG; around below, . FIVE CENTS 1965 .
Edge Description
Milled with security edge
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 16 May 1994
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Date Issued
1965 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
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), 2.61 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#29.1
[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
