1 Yuan (Panda; Brass) 1983-1985 front 1 Yuan (Panda; Brass) 1983-1985 back
1 Yuan (Panda; Brass) 1983-1985 photo
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1 Yuan Panda; Brass

 
Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%) 12.7 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1983-1985
Value
1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) 1 CNY = USD 0.14
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%)
Weight
12.7 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#51530
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Panda sitting, eating bamboo, wrting right

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 壹圆

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1983-1985 People's Republic of China 1 Yuan Panda Brass coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a panda bear on one side and the Temple of Heaven on the other. This design was created by the renowned Chinese artist, Tong Fuk-chung, and it has become a distinctive feature of Chinese coinage. The coin's design has been praised for its aesthetic appeal and its representation of Chinese culture, making it a popular collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983  30000 - - - - - -
1984  30000 - - - - - -
1985  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Panda; Brass) 1983-1985 coin.