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1 Yuan Equestrian
1980 year| Brass (70% copper, 30% zinc) | 11.9 g | 32 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 (70% copper, 30% zinc) |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Two ancient horse riders and tree, seal with four characters, Chinese flag and Olympic rings.
Scripts: Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional, seal script)
Lettering:
中国奥林匹克委员会
1980
Translation: Chinese Olympic Committee
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin uses the same die as the 30 Yuan coin, which is also 32.0 mm in diameter.Interesting fact
The 1980 Equestrian 1 Yuan coin from the People's Republic of China features a unique design of a horse and rider, which was originally designed by the famous Chinese artist, Xu Beihong.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Equestrian) 1980 coin.
