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1000 Dollars - Elizabeth II Monkey
1980 year| Gold (.9166) | 15.97 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 1000 Dollars (1000 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9166) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Monkey in centre, Hong Kong on top, denomination down below.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
HONG KONG
.港 香.
.$1000.
Translation: Hong Kong
Engraver: Elizabeth Haddon-Cave
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1980 Hong Kong (China) 1000 Dollars Elizabeth II (Monkey) gold coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a monkey on the obverse side, which is not a common motif in coinage. The coin's design was created by the renowned sculptor and coin designer, M.C. Shum, and it is said that the monkey represents agility, cleverness, and playfulness, which are all attributes that are highly valued in Chinese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Monkey) 1980 coin.
