Hong Kong 1 Dollar -, 1997
Special Administration Region
Information
Country
Hong Kong
Currency
Dollar
(1863 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
1 Dollar -
Year
1997
Ruler
Special Administrative Region
(1997–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.1
Diameter (mm)
25.5
Thickness (mm)
1.9
Description
1 Dollar - from Hong Kong. Issued in 1997. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 25.5 mm and weighs 7.1 g.
- Obverse
- Bauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower (Binomial Name: Bauhinia blakeana) above the issuer name (Hong Kong Hong Kong)
- Reverse
- A Unicorn, the Qi Lin (Kirin), a fabulous creature of good omen and the symbol of the illustrious offspring of virtuous rulers and wise administrators (One Dollar 1997 One Dollar)
- Edge
- Reeded
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