1924 Hong Kong One Cent Copper Coin NGC AU 55 BN
Product Description
This 1924 Hong Kong one-cent copper coin (George V version), graded AU55 BN by the internationally renowned NGC, features a natural brown patina. It is a classic circulating copper subsidiary coin in the British colonial Hong Kong series under George V. Such a high-grade specimen with a complete, natural brown patina is extremely rare, making it a premium collectible for Hong Kong colonial copper coin collectors.
Obverse | Portrait of King George V
The rim is engraved with the English inscription "GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA." The center features a profile portrait of King George V in crown and military attire, with the crown and collar reliefs richly detailed and three-dimensional.
AU55 Condition Features:Only very slight wear is present at the highest point of the portrait; most of the relief details are intact. The BN designation indicates that the coin was never cleaned, acid-washed, or polished, retaining the naturally formed, even brown patina, with a harmonious and antique color.
Reverse Design | A Fusion of Chinese and Western Characters
Features a double-beaded border, with the outer ring bearing the inscription "HONG KONG ONE CENT 1924". The center displays the traditional Chinese characters "香港一分" (Hong Kong One Cent) vertically. This coexistence of Chinese and Western characters is a unique characteristic of British Hong Kong currency. The Chinese characters are clear and complete. The beaded border and serrations are intact, with no damage, curling, or deformation.
Complete Specifications
| Year of Issue | 1924 |
|---|---|
| Issuing Region | British Hong Kong |
| Face Value | ONE CENT (One Cent) |
| Material | Bronze Alloy |
| Portrait | King George V |
| Authentication Agency | NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) |
| Grading | AU 55 BN (Near Uncirculated, Original Brown Patina) |
| Collection Number | 6405940-007 |
| Theme | British Hong Kong George V Copper Coin, Colonial Currency with Chinese and Western Characters |
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