Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

1000 Dollars – Hong Kong

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Chinese Zodiac Series - Year of the Pig

China

Context

Year: 1983

Country: China

Issuer: Hong Kong

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1863)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 55,000

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 15.97 g

Gold weight: 14.64 g

Thickness: 1.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #51

Numista: #107291

Value

Exchange value: 1000 HKD = $127.83

Bullion value: $2441.68

Obverse

Description:

Right-facing crowned bust.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1983

Script: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Pig at centre, Hong Kong above, value below.

Inscription:

HONG KONG

.港香.

.$1000.

Translation:

HONG KONG

Hong Kong

$1000

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Languages: Chinese, English

Engraver: Elizabeth Haddon-Cave

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	—	33,000
1983	—	22,000	Proof

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1000 Dollars

1982