| Issuer | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Joseph Yam Reverse: Lady Haddon-Cave |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#78 |
| Obverse description | Bauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower Binomial Name: Bauhinia blakeana |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
香 港 HONG KONG (Translation: Hong Kong) |
| Reverse description | A bridge, symbol of transition (The resumption of sovereignty) |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering |
拾 10 圓 19 97 TEN DOLLARS (Translation: Ten Dollars) |
| Edge | Segmented in 4 smooth and 4 reeded parts |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1997 - - 1997 - Proof - 97 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 5679673200 |
| Additional information |
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