Hong Kong and Macao Handover Bimetallic Commemorative Coins, HK$10 denomination, set of 4 coins.

Product Introduction

This set of commemorative coins for the return of Hong Kong and Macau to China comprises four coins (bimetallic, HKD 10 denomination), including two coins commemorating the 1997 return of Hong Kong and two coins commemorating the 1999 return of Macau. These are legal tender commemorative coins representing significant historical events since the founding of the People's Republic of China. The complete set offers high collectability and possesses both historical significance and long-term investment value.

I. Individual Item Descriptions

1. 1997 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Commemorative Coins (2 coins)

Obverse (Country Name Side)

The outer ring is engraved with "People's Republic of China." The inner core features the Bauhinia flower, the official flower of Hong Kong. The bottom indicates the year of issue, 1997. The coins are made of bimetallic composite material, with a white copper outer ring and a brass inner core.

Coin Obverse (Theme Side)

Coin 1	Main image is the Hong Kong Victoria Harbour skyline, with the face value "10 patacas" and the inscription "Celebrating the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China" around the edge;
Coin 2	Main image is the Basic Law of Hong Kong, against a peony background, with the face value of 10 patacas at the bottom, symbolizing the legal cornerstone of "One Country, Two Systems".

2. 1999 Macao Special Administrative Region Establishment Commemorative Coins (2 coins)

Coin Obverse (Country Name Side)

The outer rim bears the words "People's Republic of China," the inner core is a lotus flower, the regional flower of Macao, and the bottom is inscribed with the year of issue, 1999. It also uses a bimetallic composite process.

Reverse Side of the Coins (Theme Side)

Coin 1	Main image: Ruins of St. Paul's, sailboats, and pigeons in Macau; engraved with the date of the handover: December 20, 1999; the edge is marked with the handover theme inscription.
Coin 2	Main image: Basic Law of Macau and a local Macau bridge; the face value of 10 patacas is marked at the bottom.

II. Specifications

Issuing Authority	People's Bank of China
Material	Bimetallic copper-core alloy (inner core brass, outer ring cupronickel)
Face Value	10 patacas per coin, total face value of the set: 40 patacas
Year of Issuance	1997 (2 Hong Kong coins), 1999 (2 Macau coins)
Quantity per Set	4 coins