Description

Hong Kong.

Elizabeth II Reign, (1952-1997.)

Commemorative Issue, (none circulation.)

Chinese Zodiac Series - Year of the Monkey.

Obverse: Crowned bust facing right.

Legend: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1980

Engraver: Arnold Machin.

Reverse: Monkey in centre, Hong Kong on top, denomination down below.

Reads: HONG KONG .港 香. . $1000 .

Engraver: Elizabeth Hasson-Cave.

Gold, 0.9166, 0.4708oz. AGW, 15.97g, 28.4mm diameter, 2mm thick.

Llantrisant Mint, UK, 18,000 (proofs).

Catalogue: KM# 47, N# 17258.

This coin is housed in the original red case with the information card. (some slight stain to the card).

Finish: Proof, FDC.

SOLD.