10 Yuan (Auspicious Matters) 1997 front 10 Yuan (Auspicious Matters) 1997 back
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10 Yuan Auspicious Matters

1997 year
Silver (.999) 31.1035 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) 10 CNY = USD 1.42
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#161881
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Child holding carp

Interesting fact

The 1997 10 Yuan (Auspicious Matters) coin from the People's Republic of China is unique in that it features a rare combination of a traditional Chinese auspicious symbol, the dragon, with a modern rendering of the same symbol using abstract shapes and lines. This blending of traditional and modern elements makes the coin stand out among other coins in the series and adds to its collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  80000 - - - - - -

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