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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)

🇨🇳 China · 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) · 1863–1997
Regular
Weight13.4 g
Diameter27 mm
Mintage 4,500,000
EdgeSecurity edge, lettered (HONG KONG FIVE DOLLARS 香 港 伍 圓)
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel
DesignerArnold Machin
ReferenceKM# 46, Schön# 29
Collector's Key World IDCKW-CHN-7014

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1984 China 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) coins were minted?
4,500,000 were struck.
What is a 1984 China 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 13.4 g.
What is the melt value of a 1984 China 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1984 China 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.