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  • 10 Dollars 1993-1996, KM# 70, Hong Kong, Elizabeth II
  • 10 Dollars 1993-1996, KM# 70, Hong Kong, Elizabeth II
Description

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

The HK$10 coin minted in year 1996 did not released for circulation immediately. Instead, they were kept until year 2014 to be re-circulated.

Engraver: Joseph Yam

Obverse

Bauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower.

The flag of Hong Kong features a white, stylised, five-petal Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana), a flower discovered in Hong Kong.

香 港
HONG KONG

Reverse

Numerals 10 and denomination in Chinese and English, date below.

拾 圓
10
1994
TEN DOLLARS

Edge

Segmented in 4 smooth and 4 milled parts.

Characteristics
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Cupronickel
Center Nickel Brass
Weight 11 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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