Hong Kong 10 Dollars {1994-1995} 9S 1L95

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front: Bauhinia or Hong Kong orchid flower (Binomial Name: Bauhinia blakeana)

Bauhinia × blakeana commonly called the Hong Kong Orchid Tree is a legume tree of the genus Bauhinia, with large thick leaves and striking purplish red flowers. The fragrant, orchid-like flowers are usually 10 to 15 centimetres (3.9 to 5.9 in) across, and bloom from early November to the end of March. 

Although now cultivated in many areas, it originated in Hong Kong in 1880 and apparently all of the cultivated trees derive from one cultivated at the Hong Kong Botanical Gardens and widely planted in Hong Kong starting in 1914.

It is sometimes called the Hong Kong orchid (香港蘭). In Hong Kong, it is most commonly referred to by its Chinese name of "洋紫荊".

Lettering:
香 港
HONG KONG

Translation:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong

back lettering: 拾 圓
Translation: Ten Dollars

• quantity 1
• polished Bi-Metallic coin
  Nickel-brass center in Copper-nickel ring 
• diameter: 24 mm
• weight: 11 g

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• 24" stainless steel ball chain {2.5mm thick, lightweight 5 g}
• no chain or cord
• 1-1/8" stainless steel keychain with 30 mm ring {see last photo}

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