HONG KONG TRANSTER OF SOVEREIGNTY FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM BACK TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. The Hong Kong Five Dollar coin in this Numismatic First Day cover is dated 1997. The obverse of the coin depicts an orchid, a flower renowned for its beauty. The reverse features a rounded version of the Chinese character Shou, meaning longevity. This is surrounded by the Five Blessings or Five Happiness's, namely, long life, wealth, health, love of virtue and death coming only after achieving one's destiny.