10 Yuan (Journey to the West) 2004 front 10 Yuan (Journey to the West) 2004 back
10 Yuan (Journey to the West) 2004 photo
© China Gold Coin

10 Yuan Journey to the West

2004 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
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
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#153226
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Comment

Prev. Y#1215.

Interesting fact

The Journey to the West coin features a unique design that showcases the cultural significance of the novel "Journey to the West" in Chinese literature. The obverse side of the coin depicts a scene from the novel where the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, is seen holding a staff and standing on a mountain, while the reverse side features a portrait of the novel's author, Wu Cheng'en. This design was created by the Chinese artist, Wu Xiaoling, and it's a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  38000 - - - - - -

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