1982 Hong Kong Gold $1000 Year of the Dog BU
1982 Hong Kong Gold $1000 Year of the Dog BU
This striking gold coin from 1982 celebrates the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog. Struck by the British Royal Mint, it carries a face value of 1,000 Hong Kong Dollars and contains 0.4708 troy ounces of gold. The piece is manufactured to the exact physical standards of a British Double Sovereign, also known as a Two Pound coin, and is composed of 0.9167 fine gold. The obverse features a classic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, representing Hong Kong's status during this era. On the reverse, a charming canine resembling a Chow Chow stands as the central focal point, surrounded by the denomination and year of issue. This release belongs to a celebrated Lunar Series that originally commenced in 1976, cataloged by numismatists as KM#50.
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Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1982 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1,000 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.4708 troy oz |
| Purity | .9167 |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
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