1979 Hong Kong 50 Cents Coin Queen Elizabeth II Copper Nickel Circulation Coin

Описание: 1979 Hong Kong 50 Cents Coin Queen Elizabeth II Copper Nickel Circulation Coin

The 1979 Hong Kong 50 Cents coin is a notable piece from the British colonial era, struck during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Minted by the Royal Mint in copper-nickel, this coin features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right on the obverse, with the inscription “QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND.” The reverse side displays the coin’s denomination “50 CENTS” in both English and Chinese characters, along with the year 1979 at the bottom.

This coin was part of Hong Kong’s pre-1997 currency system and represents the island’s colonial monetary heritage. Measuring 23.5 mm in diameter and weighing around 5.81 grams, it has a reeded edge and a smooth finish typical of coins from that period. The 1979 issue was mass-produced for everyday use, making it common in circulation but cherished by collectors today for its historical and cultural value, especially as a symbol of British influence before Hong Kong’s handover to China in 1997.

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