Description

Hong Kong.

Lunar Year Coin.

The Year of the Cockerel 1981.

Commemorative Issue.

$1000 denomination.

Obverse: Queen Elizabeth facing right.

Engraver: Arnold Machin.

Legend: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1981.

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

Engraver: Elizabeth Haddon-Cave.

Legend: Hong Kong .港 香.

Mintage: British Royal Mint, 22,000 Proofs.

Gold, 0.917, 0.4708 oz. AGW, (22 carat), 15.97g, 24.4mm, 1.8mm thick, reeded edge.

Catalogue: KM#48.

Finish: Proof.

This coin comes with the original information and specification leaflet and house in a red case.