Hong Kong 1956-H 10 cents

from the Yuan Collection

from the Yuan Collection

This type was struck at the Heaton Mint 1955-1968 and this date is listed as common in all grades. This module and alloy was introduced in 1948 and used until 1982, when the denomination was reduced to 2 grams. British coinage for Hong Kong ceased in 1997 when the island was returned to China. The bust of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse.

Recorded mintage: 4,488,000.

Specification: 4.46 g, nickel-brass, security edge, 20.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 28.1.

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.

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