King George V 1 Cent Hong Kong Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry (Emperor of India) Chinese Characters (CONDITION Fine to Very Fine)
King George V 1 Cent Hong Kong Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Emperor of India) Chinese Characters (CONDITION Fine to Very Fine) Obverse: Crowned bust facing left Lettering: GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA Reverse: Chinese value within beaded circle, date lower right Lettering: • HONG – KONG • 香 仙 • 一 港 ONE CENT Translation: Hong Kong One Cent Features Issuer Hong Kong (China) King George V (1910-1936) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1931-1934 Value 1 Cent (0.01 HKD) Currency Dollar (1863-date) Composition Bronze Weight 3.94 g Diameter 22 mm Thickness 1.46 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes Number N# 4723 References KM# 17 WIkipedia: British Colony In 1839, the Daoguang Emperor rejected proposals to legalise and tax opium and ordered imperial commissioner Lin Zexu to eradicate the opium trade. The commissioner destroyed opium stockpiles and halted all foreign trade, triggering a British military response and the