Description (Labels & Markings)
A loose hand written label seen with all 1934.796 G objects reads 'HONG KONG 34.796 G. MODERN CURRENCY. 1 COPER CENT. 4 SILVER 5 CENT. 5 " 10 CENT 1 " 20 CENT. STRICKLAND.' in black ink on one side and '13.A.1 CURRENCY COINS.' in black ink on the other side.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
Modern currency. One copper coin worth one cent, minted 1904 (Edward VII King and Emperor). Four silver coins worth five cents each, minted 1884, 1900 and 1904. The earlier two depict heads of Queen Victoria and the later depicts that of Edward VII. Five silver coins worth ten cents each, minted 1894, 1897, 1900 and 1903. The earlier coins depict heads of Queen Victoria and the latter depicts that of Edward VII. One silver coin worth twenty cents, minted 1888 and depicting head of Queen Victoria
Event Date 1934
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Amendments / updates)
Several other coins from a variety of East Asian countries have also been accessioned under this number. They are entered on separate records.
'A:?no separate record listed under A; B: Japan; C: India; D: Sri Lanka; E:?no separate record listed under E; F ?no separate record listed under F:; G-I: Hong Kong, R.Hand 17/11/2000'
Event Date 2000
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
Modern currency. One silver coin worth ten cents, minted 1897. Depicts the head of Queen Victoria.
Event Date 19/3/2018
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson