Coin Identifier
Hong Kong 10 Dollars (Bauhinia series) — obverse
Obverse
Hong Kong 10 Dollars (Bauhinia series) — reverse
Reverse
10 Dollars ($10 HKD)

Hong Kong 10 Dollars (Bauhinia series)

Hong Kong (issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority) · 1995

A bimetallic coin with a silver-colored outer ring and a gold-colored center, featuring a Bauhinia flower on one side and a large '10' on the other.

Country
Hong Kong (issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority)
Year
1995
Denomination
10 Dollars ($10 HKD)
Metal
Bimetallic: Cupro-nickel outer ring, Brass center

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Overview

A bimetallic coin with a silver-colored outer ring and a gold-colored center, featuring a Bauhinia flower on one side and a large '10' on the other.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1994 to replace the ten-dollar polymer banknote (though both recirculated later), this series replaced the Queen Elizabeth II effigy as Hong Kong prepared for the 1997 handover to China.

Obverse (front)

Features a Bauhinia blakeana flower in the center, with 'HONG KONG' and the Chinese equivalent '香港' on the outer ring.

Reverse (back)

A large numeral '10' and the year '1995' in the center, with 'TEN DOLLARS' and the Chinese '拾圓' on the outer ring.

Estimated value

$1.50 - $3.00 USD in circulated condition; $5.00 - $12.00 USD in high-grade uncirculated condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition and luster are primary; while common, coins with die rotations or 'off-center' center plugs can carry a premium.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine; shows moderate circulation wear, surface scratches, and some localized discoloration on the brass center.

Mintage & rarity

Approx. 40,000,000; common.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for visual clarity of the 'beaded' border between the two metals; verify weight (11g) and magnetism (copper-nickel is non-magnetic).

Notable varieties & errors

Medallic alignment vs. coinage alignment errors are rare but sought after.

Similar coins

French 10 Francs or Thai 10 Baht, both bimetallic but with different imagery and denominations.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges; avoid acidic cleaners. Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule to prevent the brass center from spotting or tarnishing.