Obverse: Portrait of Queen Victoria, inscription: VICTORIA QUEEN.
Reverse: Denomination “5 CENTS” with the year “1891”, surrounded by a wreath.
Composition: Silver.
Weight: ~1.94 g.
Diameter: 15 mm.
Edge: Reeded.
Mint: Heaton Mint, Birmingham (“H”).
Historical Insight:
The 5 Cents coin was part of Hong Kong’s colonial currency system, facilitating trade in the late 19th century and symbolizing British influence in the region.
Collecting Note:
Valuable for collectors of Victorian-era Hong Kong coins, especially with the Heaton Mint mark.
Verified ππ° HONG KONG β Coins of the Crown Colony (1863β1997) 5 Cents 1891
Owner: Babushka