Commemorative coin issued for world's longest cross-sea bridge opening

On Wednesday China's central bank issued a silver commemorative coin for the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The 10 yuan (1.44 US dollars) coin, which is legal tender, contains 30 grams of sterling silver. A total of 20,000 of the coins will be minted.

The national emblem of China is on the front of the silver commemorative coin. [Photo: pbc.gov.cn]

On the back of the coin is an image of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge along with flowers that represent Hong Kong (bauhinia), Zhuhai (bougainvillea), and Macao (lotus). [Photo: pbc.gov.cn]