Hong Kong 2 Dollars (Scalloped Type)
Country of Origin: Hong Kong (British Crown Colony)
Year of Issue: 1975
Denomination: 2 Dollars
Composition: Copper-nickel
Brief Description
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.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 in circulated condition; $5.00 - $10.00 in high uncirculated (MS-65) condition.
Care Instructions
Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule. Do not clean or polish the coin, as this can destroy its numismatic value.
Mint Mark
None (Produced by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Wales)
Mintage & Rarity
60,000,000; Common
Weight & Diameter
8.4g, 28mm
Edge
Plain, scalloped (dodecagonal/12 notches)
Apparent Grade
Fine to Very Fine (VF); showing moderate wear on the hair and lion's features, with loss of original mint luster.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Created At: 2026-06-28T06:10:42.420961