1 Yuan (Year of the Ox) 2009 front 1 Yuan (Year of the Ox) 2009 back
1 Yuan (Year of the Ox) 2009 photo

1 Yuan Year of the Ox

2009 year
Brass 6.75 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2009
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33798
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Child playing the flute; an ox behind.

Script: Chinese (simplified)

Lettering: 己丑

Translation: Earth ox year

Interesting fact

The Year of the Ox coin was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the People's Republic of China in 2009 to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The ox is considered a symbol of hard work, diligence, and perseverance in Chinese culture, making it a fitting design for a coin meant to commemorate the start of a new year.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  - - - - - -

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