| Issuer | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Joseph Yam Reverse: Lady Haddon-Cave |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#75 |
| Obverse description | Bauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower (Binomial Name: Bauhinia blakeana) above the issuer name |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | 香 港 HONG KONG (Translation: Hong Kong Hong Kong) |
| Reverse description | A Unicorn, the Qi Lin (Kirin), a fabulous creature of good omen and the symbol of the illustrious offspring of virtuous rulers and wise administrators |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | 壹 1 圓 19 97 ONE DOLLAR (Translation: One Dollar 1997 One Dollar) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - - 1997 - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 6398594100 |
| Comments |