1997 Hong Kong Handover Commemorative Coin, $10, CCGA Graded MS68

Product Introduction

This 1997 Hong Kong Return to the Motherland Commemorative Coin (Hong Kong Island Version, HK$10 Bimetallic Coin), professionally encapsulated and appraised by the renowned domestic grading agency CCGA, received an MS68 grade. It is a high-grade, mint-condition, uncirculated collectible, carrying significant historical commemorative value and a classic collectible among mainland commemorative coins.

Obverse Details

Features a bimetallic design, with an outer brass ring and an inner white copper core. The outer ring is engraved with the words "People's Republic of China," and the central image is the Bauhinia flower, the official flower of Hong Kong. The bottom indicates the year of minting, 1997. The coin's markings are clear, with intact original luster, free from fingerprints, oxidation, and scratches. The bimetallic borders are distinct and three-dimensional.

Reverse Details

The outer ring bears the inscription "Celebrating the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China." The central image depicts the skyline of Victoria Harbour on Hong Kong Island, with the face value of HK$10. A wreath of wheat ears adorns the bottom. The engraving is richly detailed, with the building details fully preserved. The coin's surface has a full, mirror-like luster.

Version and Condition Description

This is the Hong Kong Island version of a two-piece commemorative coin set for Hong Kong's return to China, issued in 1997 to commemorate the significant historical milestone of Hong Kong's successful return. Its unique theme and historical value make it a valuable collectible. The coin has a top-tier circulating condition grade of MS68, indicating uncirculated condition, with no wear, spots, or scratches on the surface. The bimetallic luster is even and natural.

It comes with a Baocui anti-counterfeiting grading case, a label with complete parameters, and a unique QR code for verification of the authentication record. The case is scratch-resistant and durable, resistant to oxidation and damage over time, making it suitable for collection and display.

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