10 Yuan (Hong Kong SAR - Basic Law) 1997 front 10 Yuan (Hong Kong SAR - Basic Law) 1997 back
10 Yuan (Hong Kong SAR - Basic Law) 1997 photo
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10 Yuan Hong Kong SAR - Basic Law

1997 year
Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring 7.78 g 25.48 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1997
Value
10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) 10 CNY = USD 1.42
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight
7.78 g
Diameter
25.48 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#13895
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Hong Kong Basic Law with state emblem within circle
Denomination in outer ring below

Script: Chinese (simplified)

Lettering:
庆祝中华人民共和国香港特别行政区成立
10元

Translation:
Celebrating the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
10 Yuan

Edge

Segmented reeding

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a brass center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  - - - - - -

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