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1 Yuan Swimming
2008 year| Brass | 7 g | 25 mm |
| 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 | 7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Cartoon swimmer
Lettering: Commémorative : Jeux olympiques d'été à Beijing (Pékin) en 2008 - nage
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: released on Sept 20, 2006Interesting fact
The 2008 People's Republic of China 1 Yuan (Swimming) circulating commemorative coin is notable for its unique design, which features a swimmer in mid-stroke on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube, which was a prominent venue for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The coin's design was created by artist Wu Xiaoling, who is known for her work on various Chinese coins and stamps.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Swimming) 2008 coin.
