Hong Kong 1 Dollar Coin – 1997 (Retrocession Commemorative)

• Denomination: 1 Dollar (壹圓)

• Year of Issue: 1997

• Commemorative Theme: This coin was issued in 1997, a significant year marking the retrocession of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China.
• Obverse: Depicts the Bauhinia blakeana flower, the floral emblem of Hong Kong, along with the Chinese characters “香港” (Hong Kong) and the English words “HONG KONG”. The Bauhinia flower has been featured on Hong Kong’s flag, coat of arms, and coins since 1997.  

• Reverse: Features a Qilin (麒麟), a mythical hooved chimerical creature known in Chinese and other East Asian cultures, often referred to as the “Chinese unicorn.” The denomination “1” and “ONE DOLLAR” are visible, along with the year “1997” and the Chinese character “圓” (Dollar).  

• Material: Copper-nickel

• Diameter: Approximately 25.5 mm
• Weight: Approximately 7.1 grams
• Edge: Reeded