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1000 Dollars – Hong Kong

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Chinese Zodiac Series - Year of the Horse

Context

Year: 1978

Country: China

Issuer: Hong Kong

Period:

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1863)

Total mintage: 30,000

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 15.97 g

Gold weight: 14.63 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #44

Numista: #24489

Value

Exchange value: 1000 HKD = $128.07

Bullion value: $2300.51

Obverse

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1978

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Inscription:

HONG KONG

港香

$1000

Translation:

HONG KONG

Fragrant Harbour

$1000

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Languages: Chinese, English

Engraver: Elizabeth Haddon-Cave

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1978	—	20,000
1978	—	10,000	Proof

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