1997 Hong Kong Commemorative Proof Coin Collection — Complete 7-Coin Set

A rare and distinguished collector's set issued to commemorate Hong Kong's historic return to China on 1 July 1997. This official Commemorative Proof Coin Collection (一九九七紀念精鑄錢幣套裝) presents all seven circulating denominations in pristine proof finish, housed in a premium burgundy presentation case with a matching outer sleeve.

Each coin is individually set into a fitted velvet tray, showcasing the full range of Hong Kong's final colonial-era coinage — a complete numismatic record of a pivotal moment in history.

Set Contents — 7 Coins:

• $10 (Ten Dollars) — Bi-metal (Cupro-Nickel / Nickel-Brass) | 11.00g | Ø 24.00 / 15.60mm | Round
• $5 (Five Dollars) — Cupro-Nickel | 13.50g | Ø 27.00mm | Round
• $2 (Two Dollars) — Cupro-Nickel | 8.41g | Ø 28.00 / 26.31mm | 12 Scallops
• $1 (One Dollar) — Cupro-Nickel | 7.10g | Ø 25.50mm | Round
• 50¢ (Fifty Cents) — Brass Plated Steel | 4.92g | Ø 22.50mm | Round
• 20¢ (Twenty Cents) — Nickel-Brass | 2.59g | Ø 19.00 / 18.01mm | 12 Scallops
• 10¢ (Ten Cents) — Brass Plated Steel | 1.85g | Ø 17.50mm | Round

Presentation & Packaging:

• Premium burgundy leatherette clamshell case with gold embossed title
• Official outer sleeve: "Commemorative Proof Coin Collection 1997"
• Includes official specifications card (pink insert) with full denomination details in English and Chinese

Why This Set Matters:

Issued in the final year of British administration, this proof set captures the last official Hong Kong coinage before the handover — making it a cornerstone piece for any serious Hong Kong or Asian numismatic collection. The proof finish imparts a mirror-like brilliance that distinguishes these coins from circulation strikes.