© W. Jansma
© W. Jansma
1 Yuan Year of the Monkey
2004 year| Brass | 6.75 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) 1 CNY = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Child holding a kite with a monkey design
Script: Chinese (simplified)
Lettering: 甲申
Translation: Wood monkey year
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: 'RMB RMB RMB'
Interesting fact
The Year of the Monkey coin was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the People's Republic of China in 2004 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The coin features an image of a monkey on one side and the Chinese characters for "Year of the Monkey" on the other. The coin was minted in brass and has a weight of 6.75 grams. It's interesting to note that the monkey is a symbol of cleverness, agility, and mischief in Chinese culture, making it a popular design choice for Lunar New Year celebrations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan (Year of the Monkey) 2004 coin.
