Hong Kong 1977 5 cents

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

This module and alloy was introduced in 1949, the pre-war type being pure nickel, and used until 1988, when the denomination was terminated. In 1982, the Hong Kong dollar was worth US$0.17. This type was struck 1971-72 and 1977-80.

Recorded mintage: 6,000,000.

Specification: 2.50 g, nickel-brass, reeded edge, 16.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-29.3.

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:

• 1971-KN 5 cents
• 1971-KN 50 cents
• 1972-KN 10 cents
• 1977 20 cents
• 1977 50 cents
• 1977 1000 dollars, year of the Snake
• 1978 10 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1977