10 Yuan (Return of Hong Kong to China) 1997 front 10 Yuan (Return of Hong Kong to China) 1997 back
10 Yuan (Return of Hong Kong to China) 1997 photo
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10 Yuan Return of Hong Kong to China

1997 year
Silver (.999) 31.13 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) 10 CNY = USD 1.42
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.13 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#77526
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Flag and fireworks over city, denomination below

Comment

Brilliant uncirculated issue has a 'BU' mintmark on the top of the leftmost building on the reverse.

Interesting fact

The 10 Yuan (Return of Hong Kong to China) 1997 coin from the People's Republic of China is unique in that it was minted to commemorate the historic event of Hong Kong's return to China from British rule. It is made of .999 silver and weighs 31.13 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  88000 - - - - - -

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