The Hong Kong Five Dollar coin in the Numismatic First Day Cover is dated 1997.
Obverse - the coin depicts an orchid, a flower renowned fir its beauty.
Reverse - it features a rounded version of the Chine character Shou, meaning longevity. This is surrounded by the Five Bats, harbingers of the Five Blessings or Five Happiness, namely, long life, wealth, health, love of virtue and death coming only after achieving one's destiny.
Label Specifications:
Designed by David Loftus
Printed by Walsall Security Printers
Offset Lithography Stamp & Label Perforation Gauge: 15 x 14 mm
Adhesive: PVA Gum
Stamps: 4 x 1st Class Flame definitives
The cover is individually serial numbered.
Alloy:
Copper-nickel
Weight:
13.50 grams
Denomination:
Five Dollars
Diameter:
27 mm
Mintage:
50,000
Year:
1997
