2 Dollars - Special Administration Region

€5,280.00
IssuerHong Kong
Year1997
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value2 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1863-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight8.41 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueScalloped (with 12 notches)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joseph Yam
Reverse: Lady Haddon-Cave
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#76
Obverse descriptionBauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower Binomial Name: Bauhinia blakeana
Obverse script
Obverse lettering香 港 HONG KONG
(Translation: Hong Kong)
Reverse descriptionThe He He brothers, the Harmonious pair, born of different fathers, who, after much discord lasting seven generations, concluded that co-operation was more profitable and conducive to happiness and so they symbolize agreement and harmony.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering貳 2 圓 19 97 TWO DOLLARS
(Translation: Two Dollars)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1997  - - 30 000
1997  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID3090717210
Comments