Hong Kong 5 Dollars (Bauhinia Flower)

Hong Kong (issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority) · 1993

A thick, round cupro-nickel coin featuring a large numeral 5 on the reverse and a Bauhinia flower on the obverse.

Country: Hong Kong (issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority)
Year: 1993
Denomination: 5 Dollars (HKD)
Metal: Cupro-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

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Overview

A thick, round cupro-nickel coin featuring a large numeral 5 on the reverse and a Bauhinia flower on the obverse.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1993, this series replaced the previous portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the Bauhinia flower, reflecting the transition towards the 1997 handover of Hong Kong to China.

Obverse (front)

Features the Bauhinia flower (Bauhinia blakeana) in the center, with 'HONG KONG' in English and Chinese characters (香戣) around the rim.

Reverse (back)

Large numeral '5' in the center with the year '1993' below it. The Chinese characters for 'Five Dollars' (䊔圓) are at the top, and 'FIVE DOLLARS' in English at the bottom.

Estimated value

$0.65 - $1.00 (circulated), $3.00 - $8.00 (Uncirculated/MS)

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade and eye appeal are the primary factors. Circulated examples are generally worth face value (~$0.64 USD) plus a small premium.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine; shows significant surface darkening, dirt, and minor wear on the high points of the flower and numeral.

Mintage & rarity

Common; 1993 was a high-mintage year for the new design introduction.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct weight (13.5g) and the specific lettering on the thick edge. Counterfeits for this low-denomination modern coin are rare but usually lack crisp detail in the flower petals.

Notable varieties & errors

No major 1993 varieties are widely recognized for this standard circulation issue.

Similar coins

1980s Hong Kong 5 Dollars featuring Queen Elizabeth II; easily distinguished by the central portrait instead of the flower.

Care & preservation

Store in a PVC-free holder to prevent 'green slime' corrosion. Avoid cleaning or rubbing the coin, as it removes the original surface luster and reduces collector value.