1 Yuan (Project Hope) 1994 front 1 Yuan (Project Hope) 1994 back
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1 Yuan Project Hope

1994 year
Nickel plated steel 6.05 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1994
Value
1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) 1 CNY = USD 0.14
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
6.05 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9385
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Head of a boy and a girl

Lettering:
希望工程(in Deng's handwriting)
PROJECT HOPE
1元

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1994 1 Yuan Project Hope coin from the People's Republic of China was designed by the famous Chinese artist, Xu Yong, who is known for his work in coin design and calligraphy. The coin's design features a stylized image of a rocket blasting off into space, surrounded by the words "Project Hope" in Chinese characters. The coin was issued to commemorate the launch of the Project Hope space mission, which was a joint venture between China and Russia to study the moon and the Earth's magnetic field. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994  20000000 - - - - - -

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