1 Yuan Year of the Rat
2008 year| Brass | 6.75 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 | 6.75 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Boy holding a rat pattern Chinese knot and a cluster of fireworks, between open doors with new year couplet.
Script: Chinese (simplified)
Lettering:
天增岁月人增寿 春满乾坤福满门
戊子
Translation:
Heaven adds another year of time, and people add another year of life; spring comes to the world, bringing best wishes to the doors.
Earth rat year
Interesting fact
The 2008 Year of the Rat circulating commemorative coin from the People's Republic of China was the first coin in the country's lunar series to feature a rat as the main design element. The rat is considered an auspicious animal in Chinese culture, symbolizing intelligence, resourcefulness, and good luck. The coin's design features a cute and playful rat surrounded by festive decorations and the Chinese character for "rat" in the background. This coin was widely popular among collectors and is still highly sought after today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Rat) 2008 coin.
