Hong Kong 1993 5 dollars

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck at the Royal Mint 1993-98 and 2012-19 before and after Hong Kong's return to China. The Bauhinia blakeana flower replaced the queen's bust used heretofore. The 1993 is the only date known in proof.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.4 g, copper-nickel, 27 mm diameter, security edge, designed by Joseph Yam.

Catalog reference: KM 65.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Illustrated Catalog of Hong Kong Currency, Hong Kong: Mars Numismatic Co., 2012.

Link to:

• 1990 50 cents
• 1994 10 dollars
• Coins and currency dated 1993