Hong Kong Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.54 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cents | 10 | 1863 - 1905 | .800 | 2.71 | 2.17 | .0697 | $0.00 | |
| Cents | 20 | 1902 - 1905 | .800 | 5.43 | 4.34 | .1397 | $0.00 | |
| Cents | 5 | 1866 - 1933 | .800 | 1.36 | 1.09 | .035 | $0.00 | |
| Cents | 50 | 1902 - 1905 | .800 | 13.58 | 10.86 | .3493 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
The history of silver coins in Hong Kong dates back to the mid-19th century during the British colonial period. Below is a timeline of key events:
19th Century
1841: Hong Kong became a British colony following the First Opium War.
1845: The first silver coin, the Hong Kong Dollar, was introduced. It followed the Spanish dollar standard, also known as the "Mexican dollar" or "pieces of eight."
1863: The first official silver coinage, including the 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, and 1 dollar denominations, was minted. These coins featured the portrait of Queen Victoria.
Early 20th Century
1902: King Edward VII's portrait replaced Queen Victoria's on the silver coins.
1910: King George V's portrait replaced King Edward VII's on the silver coins.
Mid 20th Century
1935: The Silver Standard was abandoned, and the Hong Kong dollar was pegged to the pound sterling. Silver coins continued to be used but their silver content was gradually reduced.
1941-1945: During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in World War II, the minting of Hong Kong coins was halted.
1959: The last silver coins were minted, after which base metal coins replaced them due to the rising cost of silver.
Modern Era
In the modern era, silver coins are no longer in general circulation in Hong Kong but are occasionally minted as commemorative coins by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
