Hong Kong 1965 5 cents

from the Yuan Collection

from the Yuan Collection

This type was struck at the Royal Mint 1958-1967 and this date is listed as common in all grades. 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: 18,000,000.

Specification: 2.5 g, nickel-brass, 16.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 29.1.

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.

Link to:

• 1950 5 cents
• 1964-H 5 cents
• 1965-H 10 cents
• 1965-KN 10 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1965
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