1 Yuan (Archery; Piedfort) 1980 front 1 Yuan (Archery; Piedfort) 1980 back
1 Yuan (Archery; Piedfort) 1980 photo
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1 Yuan Archery; Piedfort

1980 year
Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%) 11.6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1980
Value
1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) 1 CNY = USD 0.14
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%)
Weight
11.6 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#185457
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Yuan (Archery; Piedfort) 1980 coin from the People's Republic of China is a rare and unique coin that features an image of an archer on one side and the Chinese characters for "People's Republic of China" on the other. It was minted in 1980 as a trial or pattern coin, which means it was not officially released into circulation and was only produced in limited quantities. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Archery; Piedfort) 1980 coin.