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10 Yuan Hoopoe Bird
Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Years | 1999-2000 |
Value | 10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) 10 CNY = USD 1.42 |
Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
Composition | Silver (.999) |
Weight | 31.1 g |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled, Coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#310820 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Colorized Hoopoe Bird on pink blossom, value below.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Yuan (Hoopoe Bird) non-circulating coin from the People's Republic of China, made of silver (.999) and weighing 31.1g, features a unique design that showcases the hoopoe bird in flight, with its wings spread wide. The coin's design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also symbolic, as the hoopoe bird is considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2000 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Yuan (Hoopoe Bird) 1999-2000 coin.