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10 Yuan Columbus
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) 10 CNY = USD 1.42 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Yuan (Columbus) 1991 coin from the People's Republic of China is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. The coin features an image of Columbus on the obverse and a map of the New World on the reverse. It was minted in a limited quantity of 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
