1997 精鑄錢幣回歸 commemorative coin 金管局限定發行
1. Official Release Basics
| Issuer | Hong Kong Monetary Authority on behalf of the Hong Kong Government; officially launched on 11 May 1997 exclusively to mark the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. |
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| Minting | Precision Proof strike produced by the Royal Mint UK, featuring polished mirrored fields and frosted raised relief details, non-circulating quality. The total authorised mintage was capped at 200,000 full sets, which sold out rapidly after launch at an original official retail price of HK$398. |
| Full composition | All seven legal tender denominations of Hong Kong currency: 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, HK$1, HK$2, HK$5 and the bimetallic HK$10 coin. The obverse side of every coin uniformly bears the regional flower Bauhinia blakeana, inscribed with “HONG KONG”. The reverse sides carry traditional auspicious Chinese motifs themed around Hong Kong’s handover, with “19” and “97” flanking each year mark. |
| Original packaging | Outer paper sleeve printed with the Bauhinia flower motif, hard red presentation case with an internal acrylic display holder. Your set retains complete original outer packaging, inner case and designated slots for each coin. |
2. Denomination breakdown & symbolic meaning
10 cents
Reverse displays a traditional Chinese junk sailing ship. It symbolises smooth sailing and stable growth for Hong Kong’s shipping and trading industries.
20 cents
Paired butterfly kites intertwined as the core design. This pattern embodies harmonious family life, peace and contentment within society.
50 cents
An ox figure is featured here. 1997 fell in the Year of the Ox in the Chinese lunar calendar; the ox stands for diligent hard work, fruitful harvests and a fresh new chapter for Hong Kong.
HK$1
A mythical qilin auspicious beast adorns the coin. It symbolises national stability, prosperity and good fortune, representing protection and steady development for Hong Kong.
HK$2 (scalloped-edged coin)
Two traditional child figures representing the Gods of Harmony. The design conveys societal unity, happy family reunions and harmonious relations.
HK$5
A classic “five bats surrounding the longevity character” motif from traditional Chinese culture. Bats symbolise blessings, so this pattern stands for the Five Blessings in Chinese folklore and wishes for long-term stability and prosperity.
HK$10 (bimetallic coin)
The Tsing Ma Bridge is illustrated on the reverse. It symbolises the smooth handover of governance, close connectivity between Hong Kong and mainland China, and mutually beneficial integration and development.
3. Version difference: advantages of this Proof set
| Craft distinction | This Proof edition boasts high-gloss mirrored coin surfaces paired with matte frosted relief details for sharp visual contrast. A parallel uncirculated BU set with standard pressing was also issued; its collectible value is lower than this refined Proof version. |
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| Historical significance | This was the first newly redesigned official legal tender coin series issued by Hong Kong post-handover, serving as a tangible numismatic artefact documenting the landmark 1997 sovereignty transition. |
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