1 Yuan (Xinjiang Autonomous Region) 1985 front 1 Yuan (Xinjiang Autonomous Region) 1985 back
1 Yuan (Xinjiang Autonomous Region) 1985 photo
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1 Yuan Xinjiang Autonomous Region

1985 year
Copper-nickel 9.32 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1985
Value
1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) 1 CNY = USD 0.14
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
9.32 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#13851
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

“30th anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region" and “1 Yuan" in Uyghur and Chinese

Lettering:
شىنجاڭ ئۇيغۇر ئاپتونوم رايونى قۇرۇلغانلىقىنىڭ 30 يىللىقى
1元
新疆维吾尔自治区成立30周年

Translation:
30th anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
1 Yuan

Interesting fact

The 1985 Xinjiang Autonomous Region 1 Yuan coin features a unique design that reflects the region's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of the famous Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) in Xinjiang, surrounded by a ring of ancient Chinese characters that spell out the name of the region. The reverse side features a beautiful illustration of a traditional Xinjiang folk dance, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a region's history, culture, and traditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985  10000 - - - - - -

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