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5 Dollars Special Administration Region
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 13.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Special Administrative Region (1997-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 HKD = USD 0.64 |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
A rounded version of the character Shou meaning longevity is surrounded by the five bats - harbingers of the Five blessings or Five Happinesses namely: long life, wealth, health, love of virtue and death coming only after achieving one's destiny
Lettering:
伍 5 圓
19 97
FIVE DOLLARS
Translation:
Five Dollars
1997
Five Dollars
Engraver: Lady Haddon-Cave
Edge
Security edge with lettering
Lettering: HONG KONG FIVE DOLLARS 香 港 伍 圓
Translation: Hong Kong Five Dollars Five Dollars
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the skyline of Hong Kong, including the iconic Victoria Harbour and the surrounding mountains, which makes it a popular collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Hong Kong's culture and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 97000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Special Administration Region) 1997 coin.
