Summary
50 Cents, Issued by Elizabeth II, Hong Kong, 1958 H
Minted by Heaton & Sons, Birmingham, England
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of dots, four Chinese characters; around above, HONG-KONG; around below, . FIFTY CENTS 1958 .; the mint mark, H, below EN of CENTS
Edge Description
Milled with security central line
Significance
This was the first issue of this denomination during the reign of Elizabeth II
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, Mar 1986
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Date Issued
1958 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Heaton & Sons (Mint), Birmingham, England, Great Britain, 1958
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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
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.9 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#30.1
[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
