1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) - obverse1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) - reverse

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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 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Engraver: Arnold Machin

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

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

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1978  120 000 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.45 $ 0.65 $ 0.74 $ 2.00 56%
1979  Photo 104 908 000 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 $ 0.25 $ 0.46 $ 0.67 $ 1.10 $ 2.20 52%
1980  100 000 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.14 $ 0.26 $ 0.42 $ 0.59 $ 1.10 $ 1.70 42%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 June 21 - 23 HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3108
Lot 32403
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2023 1979 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2021 September 26 Hong Kong Autumn World Coins Showcase Auction 61229
Lot 97206
Internet Archive
26 Sep 2021 1979 UNC USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2021 April 11 Hong Kong Spring World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61204
Lot 99191
Internet Archive
4 Apr 2021 1979 UNC USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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