Token - The Hong Kong Gold Seal Collection The Great Seals of Hong Kong
Token - The Hong Kong Gold Seal Collection The Great Seals of Hong Kong
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Location
Hong Kong
(China)
Year
1986
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Gold (.916) plated silver (.925)
Weight
26 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
The Crest shows a Royal Lion with the Imperial Crown holding a pearl; the shield a Naval Crown embattled above two stylized Chinese junks; and the supporters - the Royal Lion and a Chinese dragon.
Obverse lettering
HONG KONG COAT OF ARMS
1959-1997
Obverse script
Reverse description
The tablet below the coat of arms features a contemporary view of Hong Kong with both English and Chinese trading vessels in the harbour.
