1976 Hong Kong Gold $1,000, Year of the Dragon, NGC PF64 UCAM. KM #40. This thousand dollar coin from Hong Kong is designated UCAM. An ultra cameo proof coin has bright, frosted devices that contrast with deep mirrored fields. Of course, no wear is found on the coin, and the strike is full and sharp. Full details are seen in every aspect of the design.

The obverse of the coin shows a young bust of Elizabeth facing right. The inscription is QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 1976. The reverse shows a fierce dragon facing left. At the top is HONG KONG, and the denomination written as $1000 is below. Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 16 countries in the British Commonwealth. In 1976 Hong Kong was part of the Commonwealth too. In 1952 Elizabeth became Head of the Commonwealth and queen regnant of seven independent Commonwealth countries. Her coronation was 1953. It was the first coronation service to be televised. She is the second-longest reigning British monarch after Queen Victoria.

The dragon is one of the animals in the Chinese zodiac that recurs every twelve years. It is the only legendary animal. It symbolizes dominance, ambition, and bravery.
In its population report, as of January 2012, NGC shows 1 in PF64 UCAM with 22 better.

Specifications:
Weight: 15.9700 grams
Composition: .9170 gold
Net weight: .4780 troy oz AGW
Proof Mintage: 6,911