10 Yuan (Hong Kong SAR - City view) 1997 front 10 Yuan (Hong Kong SAR - City view) 1997 back
10 Yuan (Hong Kong SAR - City view) 1997 photo
© Emiliano Micalizzi

10 Yuan Hong Kong SAR - City view

1997 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass 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: copper-nickel centre in brass 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#13896
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

City view, denomination above, circle surrounds

Scripts: Chinese, 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 copper-nickel center surrounded by a brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it stand out as a collectible item.

Price

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

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Yuan (Hong Kong SAR - City view) 1997 coin.