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  • 10 Dollars 1997, KM# 78, Hong Kong, Transfer of Sovereignty
  • 10 Dollars 1997, KM# 78, Hong Kong, Transfer of Sovereignty
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

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

Depicts Tsing Ma Bridge, denomination and date.

Tsing Ma Bridge is a bridge in Hong Kong. The bridge was named after the two islands it connects, namely Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. It has two decks and carries both road and rail traffic, which also makes it the largest suspension bridge of this type. The bridge has a main span of 1,377 metres (4,518 ft) and a height of 206 metres (676 ft). The span is the longest of all bridges in the world carrying rail traffic.

Engraver: Lady Haddon-Cave

拾 10 圓
19 97
TEN DOLLARS

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Copper Nickel
Center Brass
Weight 11 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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