1948 10 Cents - George VI - KM# 25
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Features
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China)  |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1948-1951 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel) |
| Weight | 4.5359 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 1575 |
| References | KM# 25, Schön# 17 |
Obverse
Crowned bust facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
• HONG – KONG •
香
毫 • 一
港
TEN CENTS 1950
Translation:
Hong Kong
Ten Cents
Edge
Security edge
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