This series began in 1975 to celebrate the Queen's Royal visit to Hong Kong and Asia, where she became the first British Monarch to visit the crown colony of Hong Kong and also the first to visit Japan. The coin was so popular that it was struck every year until 1987.
Hong Kong, gold proof $1000 1985 - Lunar Year of the Ox
Hong Kong, gold Proof $1000, 1985, Year of the Ox, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1985, bust right, rev. 港香 HONG KONG $1000, 15.97g, AGW 0.4708 oz.
Specification
Specification | Value |
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Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
Weight | 15.97 g |
Diameter | 28.40mm |
Reverse Designer | Elizabeth Haddon-Cave |
Obverse Designer | Arnold Machin |
Specification | Value |
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Quality | Proof |
Year | 1985 |
Pure Metal Type | Gold |