Hong Kong was a British colony from 1842 to 1997, when it was returned to China.
Hong Kong Gold Coins Although Hong Kong has had its own coinage since 1863, its first gold coins were only issued in 1975, the first being a $1,000 coin issued for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. This was followed from 1976 to 1987 by a series of One Thousand Dollar coins, each with a different design themed on the Chinese lunar calendar.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
$10
|
Outer 24.00 Inner 15.60 |
18.50 | Outer.375 Inner.9166 |
.3826 |
|
$1,000
|
28.40 | 15.97 | .9166 | .4708 |
Prices & Availability
Please telephone prior to ordering for current prices and availability.The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
| Date | Design | Grade | Mintage |
| 1975 | Royal Visit | Uncirculated | 15,000 |
| 1975 | Royal Visit | Proof | 5,005 |
| 1976 | Dragon | Uncirculated | 20,000 |
| 1976 | Dragon | Proof | 6,911 |
| 1977 | Snake | Uncirculated | 20,000 |
| 1977 | Snake | Proof | 10,000 |
| 1978 | Horse | Uncirculated | 20,000 |
| 1978 | Horse | Proof | 10,000 |
| 1979 | Goat | Uncirculated | 30,000 |
| 1979 | Goat | Proof | 15,000 |
| 1980 | Monkey | Uncirculated | 31,000 |
| 1980 | Monkey | Proof | 18,000 |
| 1981 | Cockerel | Uncirculated | 33,000 |
| 1981 | Cockerel | Proof | 22,000 |
| 1982 | Dog | Uncirculated | 33,000 |
| 1982 | Dog | Proof | 22,000 |
| 1983 | Pig | Uncirculated | 33,000 |
| 1983 | Pig | Proof | 22,000 |
| 1984 | Rat | Uncirculated | 20,000 |
| 1984 | Rat | Proof | 10,000 |
| 1985 | Ox | Uncirculated | 20,000 |
| 1985 | Ox | Proof | 10,000 |
| 1986 | Tiger | Uncirculated | 20,000 |
| 1986 | Tiger | Proof | 10,000 |
| 1986 | Royal Visit | Uncirculated | 20,000 |
| 1986 | Royal Visit | Proof | 12,000 |
| 1987 | Rabbit | Uncirculated | 20,000 |
| 1987 | Rabbit | Proof | 12,000 |
| 1994 | Bauhinia Flower | Proof | 20,000 |
| 1997 | Handover to China | Proof | 97,000 |
| 1998 | Opening of Chek Lap Kok Airport | Proof | 15,000 |
| 1997 + 1998 | Pair in Box with Certificate | Proof | 500 |
| 2000 | Millennium Year of the Dragon Medallion | Proof | 10,000 |
| 2012 | Year of the Dragon Medallion | Proof | |
| 2013 | Year of the Snake Medallion | Proof |
Notes We note some discrepancy between the mintages quoted in Krause and the issue limits shown on the certificates which accompany these coins. For example, Krause states 30,000 mintage for the 1985 uncirculated, whereas the certificate shows an issue limit of 20,000 pieces. As it would be highly unusual for the actual mintage to exceed the issue limit, we are left to guess where the error lies. Although it is possible that the Royal Mint have allowed an error to find its way onto their certificate, it seems more likely that Krause has got it wrong, and we do find frequent errors and omissions in Krause.
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.
Coins Wanted We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Hong Kong gold coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
Obverse of 1985 Hong Kong Uncirculated $1000
Ox on Reverse of 1985 Hong Kong Gold $1000
Reverse of 1987 Hong Kong $1000
Obverse of Hong Kong $1000
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