Hong Kong One Dollar coin from 1998

This coin was issued during the final years of British colonial rule in Hong Kong, before the territory's handover to China in 1997. The 1998 issue represents the transitional period when Hong Kong operated as a Special Administrative Region of China while maintaining its own currency system. The coin features the traditional Bauhinia flower design, which became the symbol of Hong Kong after the handover, replacing the Queen's portrait that appeared on earlier colonial issues. Hong Kong coins from this era are popular among collectors interested in modern world coins, particularly those focusing on Asian numismatics or transitional political periods. The 1998 dollar is especially appealing to collectors who specialize in post-handover Hong Kong coinage or those building complete date sets of Hong Kong currency. These coins represent an important moment in Hong Kong's monetary history and serve as tangible reminders of the region's unique political and economic status.