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1950 Hong Kong Ten Cents, King George VI
Nickel-brass ten-cent coin · Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London · 1950
US $2.90
Description
A crisp 1950 Hong Kong ten-cent piece struck at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London, and catalogued as KM# 25. The obverse carries the bust of King George VI facing left with the legend KING GEORGE THE SIXTH; the reverse reads 10 CENTS / HONG - KONG.
The coin is struck in nickel-brass, 79% copper, 20% zinc, and 1% nickel, and dates from the reign of George VI (1937–1952). It is offered ungraded; the high-resolution images are the best guide to its state.
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Details
| Denomination | 10 cents |
| Year | 1950 |
| Reference | KM# 25 |
| Issuer | Hong Kong, reign of King George VI (1937–1952) |
| Mint | Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom |
| Composition | Nickel-brass, 79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel |
| eBay item | 277772539459 |
Condition
Ungraded and described as a very nice, crisp coin. Please refer to the high-resolution images to judge it yourself.
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