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1 Yuan Soccer
1980 year| Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%) | 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 (Cu70%+Zn30%) |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Script: Chinese
Interesting fact
The 1980 People's Republic of China 1 Yuan (Soccer) coin is a unique collector's item because it was minted to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympics, which were held in Moscow, Soviet Union. The coin features a soccer player in action on one side and the Chinese national emblem on the other. It's made of brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc, and weighs 11.9 grams. This coin is not only a valuable collector's item but also a piece of sports history.
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 (Soccer) 1980 coin.
