10 Dollars

Features

Issuer	Hong Kong (China)
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-1997)
Period	Special Administrative Region (1997-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1993-1996
Value	10 Dollars 10 HKD = USD 1.28
Currency	Dollar (1863-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: nickel brass center in copper-nickel ring
Weight	11 g
Diameter	24 mm
Thickness	3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 1581
References	KM# 70, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 56 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Bauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower (Binomial Name: Bauhinia blakeana)

Lettering:
香 港
HONG KONG

Translation:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Engraver: Joseph Yam

Joseph YAM Chi-kwong (born 1948, Hong Kong) is a Hong Kong statistician, economist and civil servant. He was the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong's de facto central bank, holding the position for 16 years. He designed the first "Bauhinia" coins that replaced coins bearing the Queen's Head coins in Hong Kong starting 1993.

Reverse

Face value

Lettering:
拾 圓
10
1994
TEN DOLLARS

Translation:
Ten Dollars
10
1994
Ten Dollars

Engraver: Joseph Yam

Joseph YAM Chi-kwong (born 1948, Hong Kong) is a Hong Kong statistician, economist and civil servant. He was the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Hong Kong's de facto central bank, holding the position for 16 years. He designed the first "Bauhinia" coins that replaced coins bearing the Queen's Head coins in Hong Kong starting 1993.

Edge

Segmented in 4 smooth and 4 reeded parts

© Cyrillius

Mint

Comments

1996 coins were not released for circulation immediately. Instead, they were kept until 2014 to be released

Struck under reign of Elizabeth II until the handover to China in 1997

1993 coins are rare as they were not intended to circulate, and were only minted in presentation sets

See also

• Flower

• 10 Dollars
• 10 Dollars - (Special Administration Region)

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Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 December 7 - 9 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3103 Lot 36485	Dec 7, 2022	1994	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1050.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 October 2 Hong Kong Autumn World Coins Showcase Auction 61290 Lot 99364	Oct 2, 2022	1994	UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)	USD 576.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 July 7 - 9 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3100 Lot 36385	Jul 7, 2022	1994	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 1020.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 September 26 Hong Kong Autumn World Coins Showcase Auction 61229 Lot 97212	Sep 26, 2021	1994	UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)	USD 780.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2021 December 11 - 13 HKINF World Coins Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3095 Lot 36407	Dec 11, 2021	1995	UNC (PCGS MS67)	USD 660.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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