Hong Kong was a British colony from 1842 to 1997, when it was returned to China.
1998 Hong Kong $1,000 Gold Coins - Opening of Chek Lap Kok Airport
In 1998 Hong Kong issued a gold proof $1000 coin, to commemorate the opening of Chek Lap Kok Airport. Struck in 22 carat yellow gold by the British Royal Mint.We can also offer it as part of a pair with the 1997 Return to China
coin in a leatherette case with certificate.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
$1,000
|
28.40 | 15.97 | .9166 | .4708 |
Red Gold
Although this coin is struck in 22 carat gold, as is the 1997 coin
, the 1997 dated coin is yellow while the 1998 coin is red. This is undoubtedly because the 1997 is 22 parts of gold alloyed with 2 parts of silver, while the 1998 coin is 22 parts of gold alloyed with 2 parts of copper. There may be some minor difference in actual composition, but it will be close to our estimated values. The 1997 coin was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa, Canada, whereas the 1998 coin was produced by the (British) Royal Mint in LLantrisant, Wales.
Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
| Date | Design | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1998 | Opening of Chek Lap Kok Airport | Proof | 15,000 | Yes | £395 | $615 |
Other Hong Kong Coins
For Hong Kong coins in silver or base metal, or Hong Kong coin sets other than gold, please look at the Hong Kong Coins
page of our original website.
Obverse of 1998 Hong Kong $1000
Reverse of 1998 Hong Kong $1000
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