10 Dollars - Special Administration Region

€5,282.00
IssuerHong Kong
Year1997
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value10 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1863-date)
CompositionBimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight11 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joseph Yam
Reverse: Lady Haddon-Cave
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#78
Obverse descriptionBauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower Binomial Name: Bauhinia blakeana
Obverse script
Obverse lettering香 港 HONG KONG
(Translation: Hong Kong)
Reverse descriptionA bridge, symbol of transition (The resumption of sovereignty)
Reverse script
Reverse lettering拾 10 圓 19 97 TEN DOLLARS
(Translation: Ten Dollars)
EdgeSegmented in 4 smooth and 4 reeded parts
Mint
Mintage1997  - -
1997  - Proof - 97 000
Catalog ID5679673200
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