1 Yuan (Ping-Pong) 2008 front 1 Yuan (Ping-Pong) 2008 back
1 Yuan (Ping-Pong) 2008 photo
© poupon1949

1 Yuan Ping-Pong

2008 year
Brass 6.75 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2008
Value
1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) 1 CNY = USD 0.14
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
6.75 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#20624
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

A mascot playing ping pong, the picture shows either the millesime or the Olympic ringsAutomatically translated

Edge

Double bevelled flutesAutomatically translated

Comment

NOTE: released on June 20, 2007

Interesting fact

The 2008 People's Republic of China 1 Yuan Ping-Pong commemorative coin was designed by renowned Chinese artist and designer, Wu Xiaoling. Wu Xiaoling is known for her work in creating the designs for many Chinese coins and banknotes, and her designs often feature elements of Chinese culture and history. In this coin, she incorporated the image of a ping-pong player in action, surrounded by the Olympic rings, to commemorate the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The coin's design was well-received and is considered a unique and interesting addition to the world of numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  10000000 - - - - - -

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