Historical Denominations and Coins
The following coin denominations are no longer circulated by the HKMA.
| Value | Diameter | Weight | Thickness | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mill 1863-1866 | 15 mm | 0.98 gr | 0.8 mm | Plain |
| 1 cent 1863-1926 | 27 mm | 7.53 g | 1.8 mm | Plain |
| 1 cent 1931-1941 | 21.5 mm | 4.05 g | 1.8 mm | Plain |
| 5 cent 1866-1935 | 15 mm | 1.34 g | 0.8 mm | Reeded |
| 5 cent 1937-1988 | 16.51 mm | 2.59 g | 1.73 mm | Reeded and reeded security edge. |
- The 1 mill coin was discontinued due to its unpopularity.
- 1 cent last issued in 1934, but the last mintage which was melted down by the Japanese or lost was dated 1941.
- The 5 cent coin was last issued in 1979 and minted for uncirculated coin sets in 1988.
The following current denominations that have changed in size and or shape.
Read more about this topic: Coins Of The Hong Kong Dollar
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