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1 Yuan Speed Skating; Piedfort
1980 year| Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%) | 24 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) 1 CNY = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Brass (Cu70%+Zn30%) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#185440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Yuan (Speed Skating; Piedfort) 1980 from People's Republic of China is that it features a unique design of a speed skater in motion, which was created by the Chinese artist, Xu Jiaojun. The design was chosen as the winning entry in a national coin design competition held by the People's Bank of China in 1979. The coin's design is notable not only for its artistic value but also for its historical significance, as it represents a rare instance of a Chinese coin featuring a sporting event. Additionally, the use of brass as the coin's material and the 24g weight make it stand out from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Speed Skating; Piedfort) 1980 coin.
