10 Yuan (Founding of Chongqing Municipality) 1997 front 10 Yuan (Founding of Chongqing Municipality) 1997 back
10 Yuan (Founding of Chongqing Municipality) 1997 photo
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10 Yuan Founding of Chongqing Municipality

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#163967
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y894

Interesting fact

The 1997 Non-circulating coin 10 Yuan (Founding of Chongqing Municipality) from People's Republic of China made of Silver (.999) weighing 31.1035 g has a unique design that features the city skyline of Chongqing on one side and the national emblem of China on the other. The coin was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Chongqing Municipality and has a limited mintage of 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  50000 - - - - - -

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