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1 Yuan Year of the Snake
2013 year| Brass | 6.75 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| 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#44512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Two children, one holding a kite and the other holding a snake toy.
Script: Chinese (simplified)
Lettering: 癸巳
Translation: Water snake year
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: RMB
Comment
Year of the snake
Interesting fact
The Year of the Snake coin is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the People's Republic of China to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The snake is one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, and this coin was issued in 2013, which was the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese lunar calendar. The coin's design features an image of a snake curled around a tree branch, symbolizing renewal and rebirth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 80000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Snake) 2013 coin.
