2 Dollars - Special Administration Region

Issuer Hong Kong
Year 1997
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 2 Dollars
Currency Dollar (1863-date)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 8.41 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Obverse: Joseph Yam
Reverse: Lady Haddon-Cave
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#76
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 The 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)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1997 - - 30 000
1997 - Proof - 10 000
Numisquare ID 3090717210
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