?Image from: Heritage Auctions . George VI gold Sovereign 1937. '2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction #3005'. Retrieved from https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-vi-gold-sovereign-1937-/a/3005-21253.s?type=NGC3005
? In 1952 the Malaya and British Borneo dollar was established for use in Singapore, the Federation of Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak with coins first issued in 1953. The Ten Cent continued with an only slightly updated design when compared with the first ten cent coin in 1871. The reverse features the new legend of MALAYA AND BRITISH BORNEO around an inner circle with 10 CENTS inside. The obverse features the young head effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the legend, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND.The ...
? Unlike other denominations, the sixpence kept the Blakemore reverse in 1938, but after the coronation of King George VI in 1937 the obverse changed to feature uncrowned bust of King George VI facing to the left and the legend, GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX F : D : IND : IMP which was used up until 1948 then changed because of the independence of India. Date set collectors will have no problems completing the series with the key dates, the 1939 and 1940 being readily available in ...
? Following the return of Hong Kong to China, the two dollar obverse features the Bauhinia Flower which was supplied by Joseph Yam as well as the country of origin in both English and Chinese. The reverse shows the denomination in Chinese and English along with the date and numerical value. The coin has a scalloped design making it prominent addition.The first Hong Kong currency was established in 1864 by the fifth Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Hercules Robinson and the Hong Kong Mint was established ...
? The Type III Shield sovereign features the Imperial shield design on the reverse paired with William Wyon's portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse. It differs from the Type II Shield sovereign by having a smaller bust. A key identification point is illustrated below. The mint of this issue can be identified by a mintmark beneath the shield on the reverse as shown in the illustrations below: The absence of a mintmark or the presence of a die number indicates a London ...