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10 Dollars
| Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 11 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Period | Special Administrative Region (1997-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1993-1996 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 HKD = USD 1.29 |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Face value
Lettering:
拾 圓
10
1994
TEN DOLLARS
Translation:
Ten Dollars
10
1994
Ten Dollars
Engraver: Joseph Yam
Edge
Segmented in 4 smooth and 4 reeded parts
Comment
1996 coins were not released for circulation immediately. Instead, they were kept until 2014 to be releasedStruck under reign of Elizabeth II until the handover to China in 1997
1993 coins are rare as they were not intended to circulate, and were only minted in presentation sets
Interesting fact
The 10 Dollar coin from Hong Kong (China) made of Bimetallic, nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring weighing 11g has a unique feature. It has a distinctive wave-shaped design on its obverse, which symbolizes the country's connection to the sea and its maritime history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars 1993-1996 coin.
