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1 Yuan Alpine Skiing
1980 year| Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%) | 12 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) 1 CNY = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Skier within snowflake design
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1980 Alpine Skiing 1 Yuan coin from the People's Republic of China is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for winter sports. The coin's obverse features a skier in mid-air, with the slopes and mountains in the background, while the reverse features the national emblem of China and the coin's denomination. This coin was issued to commemorate the 1980 Winter Olympics, which were held in Lake Placid, New York, and it has become a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and winter sports fans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 29000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Alpine Skiing) 1980 coin.
