10 Yuan (Hoopoe Bird) 1999-2000 front 10 Yuan (Hoopoe Bird) 1999-2000 back
10 Yuan (Hoopoe Bird) 1999-2000 photo
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10 Yuan Hoopoe Bird

 
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
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
References
Numista
N#310820
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
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.