Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Hong Kong, 1939 KN
Minted by King's Norton Co.
Obverse Description
Crowned head of George VI left; around, GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; artist's initials, PM, below neck
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of dots, four Chinese characters; around, . HONG - KONG . FIVE CENTS 1939
Edge Description
Milled with central path of dots
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 12 May 1994
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Date Issued
1939 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
Percy Metcalfe CVO - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Denomination
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Material
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
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.62 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#22
[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
