10 000 Yuan (The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City) 2020 front 10 000 Yuan (The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City) 2020 back
10 000 Yuan (The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City) 2020 photo
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10 000 Yuan The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City

2020 year
Gold (.999) 1000 g 90 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
10 000 Yuan (10000元) 10 000 CNY = USD 1419
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
1000 g
Diameter
90 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#317660
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aerial view of the Forbidden City with auspicious clouds.

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 10000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique design, featuring the Forbidden City's main entrance, Tiananmen Gate, on one side and the national emblem of China on the other. The coin's design is a nod to the 600th anniversary of the Forbidden City, which was built in 1420 as the imperial palace of the Ming dynasty and served as the seat of Chinese power and government for over 500 years. The coin's gold content and 1000g weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and investors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  100 - - - - - -

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