1961 10 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; security edge
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Features
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China)  |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1955-1968 |
| 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 | 31 December 1988 |
| Number | N# 1574 |
| References | KM# 28.1, Schön# 20 |
Obverse
Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Engraver: Cecil Thomas
Reverse
Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
• HONG – KONG •
香
毫 • 一
港
TEN CENTS 1961
Translation:
Hong Kong
Ten Cents
Edge
Security edge
