Hong Kong 20 Cents 1997

History

20 Cents 1997, KM# 73, Hong Kong, Transfer of Sovereignty

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

On 1 July 1997, the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China took place, officially marking the end of Hong Kong's 156 years under British colonial governance. Hong Kong switched its country of administration overnight to become China's first Special Administrative Region.

Obverse	Tree, flower, plant etc. Bauhinia 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. Engraver: Joseph Yam 香港 HONG KONG
Reverse	Toy Kite Depicts butterfly kites, date and denomination. A kite is traditionally a tethered heavier-than-air craft with wing surfaces that react against the air to create lift and drag. A kite consists of wings, tethers and anchors. Kites have a bridle to guide the face of the kite at the correct angle so the wind can lift it. Engraver: Lady Haddon-Cave 貳 20 毫 19 97 TWENTY CENTS
Edge	Plain

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Transfer of Sovereignty

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KM# 73

Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material	Nickel Brass
Weight	2.6 g
Diameter	19 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	wavy (scallop, sun-shaped)
Notches	12
Alignment	Medal
Mint	Royal Mint