2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

Features

Issuer	Hong Kong (China)
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-1997)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1975-1984
Value	2 Dollars 2 HKD = USD 0.26
Currency	Dollar (1863-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	8.41 g
Diameter	28 mm
Thickness	1.9 mm
Shape	Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 1025
References	KM# 37, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 27 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned bust facing right

Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Standing crowned lion above date and value

Lettering:
HONG 香 KONG
圓貳
1975
TWO 港 DOLLARS

Translation:
Hong Kong
Two Dollars

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1975	60 000 000	$ 0.26	$ 0.46	$ 0.46	$ 0.64	$ 0.90	$ 1.60	$ 1.60	55%
1978	504 000				$ 0.54	$ 1.00			7%
1979	9 032 000			$ 0.32	$ 0.60	$ 0.75			16%
1980	30 000 000	$ 0.14	$ 0.14	$ 0.32	$ 0.59	$ 1.20	$ 1.40		24%
1981	30 000 000			$ 0.23	$ 0.43	$ 0.70	$ 2.00		22%
1982	30 000 000	$ 0.13	$ 0.24	$ 0.32	$ 0.48	$ 0.60	$ 0.87	$ 2.40	21%
1983	7 002 000				$ 1.40	$ 1.40			5%
1984	22 002 000			$ 0.45	$ 0.45	$ 1.10	$ 1.50		15%

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2021 September 26 Hong Kong Autumn World Coins Showcase Auction 61229 Lot 97209	26 Sep 2021	1982	UNC	USD 588.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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