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1958 Hong Kong Coin Values: Queen Elizabeth II Bronze & Silver Issues

The **1958 Hong Kong coinage** features the first portrait of **Queen Elizabeth II** (by Mary Gillick) on the obverse. Values below are **retail estimates for typical circulated/UNC examples** (HKD). Actual price depends heavily on **grade, luster, eye appeal, and dealer**.

1958 Circulation Coinage Values

Denomination	Design (Reverse)	Metal	Mintage	Circulated (VF-EF)	Uncirculated (MS60-63)	Gem UNC (MS65+)
1 Cent	Bird on twig (壹仙)	Bronze	16,000,000	HK$5–15	HK$30–80	HK$200+
5 Cents	Butterfly (五仙)	Copper-Nickel	20,000,000	HK$10–25	HK$50–150	HK$400+
10 Cents	Leaping fish (壹角)	Copper-Nickel	25,000,000	HK$15–35	HK$80–200	HK$600+
50 Cents	Flower (伍角)	Silver (.800)	4,000,000	HK$100–250	HK$500–1,500	HK$4,000+

Key Notes

Silver Melt Value (50c): ~2.26g ASW ≈ **HK$120–150** (silver ~$28/oz). Floor for any genuine piece.
Proof Sets: 1958 Proof sets exist (tiny mintage). **HK$15,000–40,000+** for full set in case.
Condition is King: Cleaned/damaged coins = melt/face value only. **Never clean coins.**
Authentication: High-value silver/UNC coins should be **NGC/PCGS graded** for liquidity.

Where to Sell/Buy

**Hong Kong:** Coin Street (Sheung Wan), HK Numismatic Society shows, reputable dealers (e.g., Spink, local shops).
**Online:** eBay (sold listings), Numista, MA-Shops, VCoins, Heritage Auctions (high end).

Values are indicative (2024 market); verify current prices before transacting.

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