1 Dollar - Special Administration Region, China

1 Dollar - Special Administration Region, China, 1997 obverse image1 Dollar - Special Administration Region, China, 1997 reverse image
1 Dollar - Special Administration Region coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    China flagChina
  • Years of Minting:
    1997
  • Period:
    Special Administrative Region (1997-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
1 Dollar - Special Administration Region Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.99-$660.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Dollar - Special Administration Region Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A Unicorn, the Qi Lin (Kirin), a fabulous creature of good omen and the symbol of the illustrious offspring of virtuous rulers and wise administrators

Engraver:

Lady Haddon-Cave

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower (Binomial Name: Bauhinia blakeana) above the issuer name

Engraver:

Joseph Yam

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Dollar - Special Administration Region Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

香 港 HONG KONG

Reverse:

壹 1 圓 19 97 ONE DOLLAR

1 Dollar - Special Administration Region Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

1 Dollar - Special Administration Region sizes
  • Weight:7.1 g
  • Diameter:25.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.9 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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