Hong Kong 1936 10 cents

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck 1935-36 for Hong Kong by the Royal Mint. It replaced a silver coin of 1902-05. The subsequent type struck for George VI was pure nickel, presumably to increase corrosion resistance.

Recorded mintage: 5,000,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 2.6 g, copper-nickel, 18 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 19.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Illustrated Catalog of Hong Kong Currency, Hong Kong: Mars Numismatic Co., 2012.

Link to:

• 1935 10 cents
• 1937 10 cents
• 1938 5 cents
• 1939-KN 5 cents
• 1939-KN 10 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1936