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1000 Dollars - Elizabeth II Pig
1983 year| Gold (.917) | 15.97 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 1000 Dollars (1000 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pig 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
The 1983 Hong Kong (China) 1000 Dollars Elizabeth II (Pig) gold coin features an error in the coin's design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a pig, which is the Chinese zodiac animal for the year 1983. However, the coin's designers accidentally engraved the wrong Chinese character for "pig" on the coin. Instead of the character "豬" (zhū), which means "pig," they engraved the character "猪" (zhū) which means "boar" or "wild pig." This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is now considered a rare and unique piece in the numismatic world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Pig) 1983 coin.
