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Penny: CM.2993-2003

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Kiddy Cash
Origin: Hong Kong

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Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 16.5 mm
Image(width): 16.8 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Hong Kong

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

Uncertain 1951 CE - 1953 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of plastic

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Denomination with manufacturer's name around

  • Text: KIDDY / CASH
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Britannia seated right with trident and shield, lighthouse behind her at left

  • Text: HONG KONG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2993-2003
Primary reference Number: 159020
Rogers: 1055a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Sunday 21 March 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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