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1997 Hong Kong $5 Handover to China Coin KM#77 Shou Five Bats Copper-Nickel
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From the seller1997 Hong Kong $5 commemorative coin issued for the historic return of Hong Kong to China. This copper-nickel coin features the Hong Kong bauhinia flower on one side and a traditional Chinese Shou symbol for longevity surrounded by five bats, representing the Five Blessings: long life, wealth, health, virtue, and a peaceful destiny. More than a circulating coin, this piece marks one of the most important political and cultural transitions in modern Asian history. Regular mintage is not clearly published; proof mintage was 97,000, but this coin is not being sold as proof. Circulated condition with visible wear and marks. Exact coin shown.
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