Hong Kong 1901 Cent Almost Uncirculated (AU50) $

Hong Kong 1901 Cent Almost Uncirculated (AU-50) $

During the British Colonial period, Hong Kong's coinage evolved from a mix of foreign currencies including Indian rupees, Spanish and Mexican Reales, but in 1863, the colonial government introduced the first special Hong Kong coins, including 10-cent, 1-cent, and 1 Mil Pieces. Hong Kong coins minted from 1863 to 1992 featured the effigy of the British monarch. 

Obverse: Crowned Bust of Queen Victoria Facing Left 
Reverse: Chinese Value within beaded circle, dated lower right, with the mintmark above the line between 'Hong' and 'Kong' 

Specifications: 
Monarch: Queen Victoria 
Composition: Bronze 
Weight: 7.53 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm 
Edge: Plain 
Mint: The Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975) 
Mintage: 5 000 000