1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

Features

Country	Hong Kong (China)
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-1997)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1978-1980
Value	1 Dollar (1 HKD)
Currency	Dollar (1863-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	7.1 g
Diameter	25.5 mm
Thickness	1.90 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 1583 Numista (https://numista.com)
References	KM# 43, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 4 more volumes. Schön# 26 Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right

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

Lettering:
HONG 香 KONG
圓 壹
1978
ONE 港 DOLLAR

Translation:
Hong Kong
One Dollar

Edge

Reeded

See also

• 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait)

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