1997 Hong Kong $1000 Commemorative Proof Gold Coin (w/Box & COA)

### **1997 Hong Kong $1000 Commemorative Proof Gold Coin (w/Box & COA)** **\*Please note, this coin was verified and tested by our certified team using an XRF Analyzer (an industry-standard machine designed for alloy identification and elemental analysis of precious metals).** Mark a historic moment in modern Asian history with the **1997 Hong Kong $1000 Commemorative Proof Gold Coin (w/Box & COA)**. Struck in Proof quality and issued with its original presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity, this gold coin honors the landmark year of **** 1997, when sovereignty over Hong Kong was transferred from the United Kingdom to the People’s Republic of China. Minted in limited numbers, the coin is composed of high-purity gold and carries a face value of $1000 Hong Kong Dollars, backed by the issuing authority. Its Proof finish features deeply mirrored fields and frosted design elements, highlighting the precision and craftsmanship behind this commemorative issue. The year 1997 marked the end of more than 150 years of British administration in Hong Kong. On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong officially became a Special Administrative Region of China under the “one country, two systems” framework. Commemorative coins issued for this occasion were created to memorialize the transition and symbolize Hong Kong’s cultural identity and economic importance. **Key Features:** - Composed of 0.4708 troy oz of .917 fine gold - Denomination of $1000 - Proof finish - **Obverse:** Features the skyline of Hong Kong along with the year of mintage and the denomination. - **Reverse:** Displays an elegant Bauhinia. Blending gold bullion value with modern historical importance, the 1997 Hong Kong $1000 Proof Gold Coin represents both a pivotal political transition and a meaningful addition to any world gold collection. Buyers may wish to review the current [**spot price of gold**](file:///charts/gold-price) when planning their purchase and explore additional [**Asian**](file:///buy-gold/world-gold-coins/asian%3Fcategory_id=950) and [**world gold commemorative**](file:///buy-gold/world-gold-coins%3Fcategory_id=752) issues to further diversify their holdings. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives. **You may also like:** - [**2001 Gibraltar Proof Trimetallic 1 Crown Gold/Silver/Platinum Coin**](file:///2001-gibraltar-proof-trimetallic-1-crown-gold-silver-platinum-coin) - [**1976 Taiwan 31 gram Chiang Kai-Shek 2000 Yuan Gold Coin BU**](file:///1976-taiwan-31-gram-chiang-kai-shek-2000-yuan-gold-coin-bu) - [**1 Pahlavi Gold Coin AU/BU .2354 oz AGW (Random Year)**](file:///1-pahlavi-gold-coin-au-bu-2354-oz-agw-random-year)