Question On 1890 (And 1901) Hong Kong 5 Cent Coin

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WorldSilver New Member United States 21 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 3:56 pm Yesterday I pulled an 1890 and a 1901 Hong Kong 5 cent coin out of my local dealers bulk box (paid $.18 each). The coins are in great shape with the only damage apparent being a couple rough parts on the edge of the coin. Does anyone know anything about these coins? Are they valuable? Report this Post to the Staff

Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 4:06 pm Krause lists both of those as: 1,3577 gram, 0.8000 Silver, 0.0349 oz ASW and $1.25-1.5 in Fine condition Report this Post to the Staff
WorldSilver New Member United States 21 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 4:12 pm Thanks Fuzzy! I had no idea that 5 cent coins were ever minted in silver... Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 4:21 pm They were silver until 1935 when they changed to a Copper-Nickel content. Report this Post to the Staff
Matteproof Pillar of the Community Korea, Republic Of 1881 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 6:26 pm Quote: ........I had no idea that 5 cent coins were ever minted in silver... In the US, nickels were minted out of 35% silver, 56% copper and 9% manganese from 1942 to 1945. Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 8:50 pm Nice finds, for less than spot too Report this Post to the Staff
WorldSilver New Member United States 21 Posts	Posted 05/21/2014 2:14 pm Thanks! I was pretty happy about these- but even happier about the 29 1/4 Gulden coins from 1941-1944 that I pulled out of the same box (also for $.18 each). Report this Post to the Staff
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