1 Yuan (Speed Skating) 1980 front 1 Yuan (Speed Skating) 1980 back
1 Yuan (Speed Skating) 1980 photo
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1 Yuan Speed Skating

1980 year
Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%) 12 g 33 mm
Description
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
12 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58438
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Interesting fact

The 1980 People's Republic of China 1 Yuan (Speed Skating) coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency. Instead, it was produced specifically as a collector's item, and its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  29000 - - - - - -

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