Obverse

Reverse

2 Dollars

Hong Kong 2 Dollars (Scalloped Type)

Hong Kong (British Crown Colony) · 1975

A silver-colored, scalloped-edged coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a Chinese lion on the reverse.

Country: Hong Kong (British Crown Colony)
Year: 1975
Denomination: 2 Dollars
Metal: Copper-nickel

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Overview

A silver-colored, scalloped-edged coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a Chinese lion on the reverse.

Historical significance

This coin was introduced in 1975 to replace the 2 dollar banknote. It reflects Hong Kong's status as a British colony prior to the 1997 handover to China.

Obverse (front)

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Legend: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND.

Reverse (back)

A crowned Chinese lion (part of the Hong Kong coat of arms) in the center. Legend: HONG KONG TWO DOLLARS with the date 1975 and Chinese characters '香港' (Hong Kong) and '貳圓' (Two Dollars).

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 in circulated condition; $5.00 - $10.00 in high uncirculated (MS-65) condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade and eye appeal are the primary factors. It is a very high mintage coin, so only top-tier uncirculated specimens carry significant premiums.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (VF); showing moderate wear on the hair and lion's features, with loss of original mint luster.

Mintage & rarity

60,000,000; Common

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the 12 distinct scallops and ensure the metal is non-magnetic. Counterfeits are rare for this denomination but usually lack fine detail in the lion's mane.

Notable varieties & errors

No major varieties for the 1975 year of issue.

Similar coins

1980s-1990s versions of the same coin feature the third portrait of Elizabeth II. Post-1993 versions feature the Bauhinia flower instead of the Queen.

Care & preservation

Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule. Do not clean or polish the coin, as this can destroy its numismatic value.

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