Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth II 5 Dollars

Country of Origin: Hong Kong

Year of Issue: 1984

Denomination: 5 Dollars

Composition: Cupro-nickel

Hong Kong Queen Elizabeth II 5 Dollars

Brief Description

A thick, round coin featuring a large numeral '5' in the center, flanked by 'HONG KONG' and 'FIVE DOLLARS' in English and Chinese. The year '1984' is printed below the numeral.

Historical Significance

This coin was issued during the British colonial period of Hong Kong. It features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (not shown) and was a staple of daily commerce before the 1997 handover to China.

Estimated Value

$1.00 - $3.00 USD (Circulated condition)

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Handle by the edges to avoid transferring skin oils to the surface. Do not clean with abrasive chemicals as this can destroy the coin's numismatic value.

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