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  • 50 Cents 1993-2015, KM# 68, Hong Kong, Elizabeth II
  • 50 Cents 1993-2015, KM# 68, Hong Kong, Elizabeth II
Description

Struck under the reign of Elizabeth II until handover to China in 1997.

Engraver: Joseph Yam

Obverse

Bauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower.

The flag of Hong Kong features a white, stylised, five-petal Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana), a flower discovered in Hong Kong.

香 港
HONG KONG

Reverse

Denomination and date.

伍 毫
50
1998
FIFTY CENTS

Edge
Characteristics
Material Brass Plated Steel
Weight 4.86 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness 1.81 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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