Hong Kong, 1960 5c

[cpm9ball]

It's either KM29.1 "Reeded and Security" or KM29.2 "Reeded without Security, Note: Error".

 

I'd like to know what the "Security" is supposed to look like. The book doesn't explain. Does anyone know?

 

Chris

[kuhli-migration]

The security edge looks like an oreo sandwich, with 3 layers, the outer two both being reeded, while the center layer looks like a gear, with little teeth sticking out. Looking at the edge, if it looks like it is solid, with reeding all the way from obverse rim to reverse rim, then you have the error. If it looks like it is layered, that is the normal security edge.

[cpm9ball]

Thanks, Kuhli! If I didn't get an answer, here, I was going to check with you at Britcoin. It's an oreo cookie!

 

While you're here, I've got another question for you. I have two French 5 Francs, 1947 & 1949. They are identical to KM888 except that they are aluminum. I've searched through the entire book and can't find them. Can you help?

 

Also, I just thought I'd mention something else to you. That Mexican 1916 centavo I asked you about on Britcoin is now being conserved and graded (hopefully) by NCS/NGC. I'm hoping it just needs a bath. I can't wait to get it back because I think it should grade even higher than I originally thought. Thanks for clueing me in on the key date.

 

Chris

[Tbirde56]

The aluminum version 5 Francs is KM-888b and was minted 1945-52.

[cpm9ball]

The aluminum version 5 Francs is KM-888b and was minted 1945-52.

 

If that is correct, why is the picture above KM888b totally different. Is it a printing error?

 

Chris