CO129-244 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Fleming - 1890 [1-4] — Page 186

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As regards the fineness and design of the coin.

6. In conclusion, I would point out that good "Milling" is considered very desirable.

I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, F. Fleming

Enclosure 1.

REC(6765)

Design for a token for the Colony of Hongkong.

124.8 grains.

HONGKONG. 50 CENTS. 1890.

The design is adapted from (Straits Settlements or Singapore) dollar.

Chinese Characters: 圓牛港香

185

The Chinese characters should be smaller in proportion to the margin of the coin than those shown in the photograph above, which are too large.

Hongkong, March 1, 1890.

Q. Dirler, Treasurer.

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As regards the fineness and design of the coin. 6. In conclusion, I would point out that good "Milling" is considered very desirable. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, F. Fleming Enclosure 1. REC(6765) Design for a token for the Colony of Hongkong. 124.8 grains. HONGKONG. 50 CENTS. 1890. The design is adapted from (Straits Settlements or Singapore) dollar. Chinese Characters: 圓牛港香 185 The Chinese characters should be smaller in proportion to the margin of the coin than those shown in the photograph above, which are too large. Hongkong, March 1, 1890. Q. Dirler, Treasurer. Page 6 Page 6
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to as regards the fineness and design of the coin. 6. In conclusion. I. would point out that a good "Milling is considered Every desirable. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, F. Fleming Enclosure 1. REC 0.0. 6765 14,4PR Design fora tökur Gray Bolar yo Colony of Hongkong. that 124.8. of HONGK She ches Ois 50 CENTS 1890 design is adapted from Dirgapore hay dollar) Chinese Charactère. 圓牛港香 185 The Chinese characters should be smaller in proportion to the margin of the coin than those shown in the photograph above, which are too large. duaemy. Hongkong. March 1. 1890. Q. Dirler Sreasurer.
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to as

regards

the

fineness

and design of the coin.

6.

In conclusion. I.

would point out that a

good

"Milling is considered

Every desirable.

I have the honour to be, My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

F. Fleming

Enclosure 1.

REC

0.0.

6765

14,4PR

Design fora tökur Gray Bolar yo Colony of Hongkong.

that

124.8.

of

HONGK

She

ches Ois

50

CENTS

1890

design

is adapted from

Dirgapore hay dollar)

Chinese Charactère.

圓牛港香

185

The Chinese characters should be smaller

in proportion to the margin of the coin than those shown in the photograph above, which are too large.

duaemy. Hongkong.

March 1. 1890.

Q. Dirler Sreasurer.

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