1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

Features

Issuer	Hong Kong (China)
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-1997)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1978-1980
Value	1 Dollar 1 HKD = USD 0.13
Currency	Dollar (1863-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	7.1 g
Diameter	25.5 mm
Thickness	1.90 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 1583
References	KM# 43, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 26 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Arnold Machin O.B.E., R.A. was a British artist, sculptor, coin and stamp designer.

Reverse

Upright crowned lion with the issuer on top and the denomination below

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
HONG 香 KONG
圓 壹
1978
ONE 港 DOLLAR

Translation:
Hong Kong
One Dollar

Edge

Reeded

Mint

See also

• Cat or feline
• Monarch
• Crown

• 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait)

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 June 21 - 23 HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3108 Lot 32403	Jun 21, 2023	1979	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 September 26 Hong Kong Autumn World Coins Showcase Auction 61229 Lot 97206	Sep 26, 2021	1979	UNC	USD 252.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 April 11 Hong Kong Spring World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61204 Lot 99191	Apr 4, 2021	1979	UNC	USD 528.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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