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10 Yuan Journey to the West - Ocean Pillar
2003 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#163530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Chinese
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the "Ocean Pillar" from the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West". The coin's design showcases a scene where the monkey king Sun Wukong is trapped under the ocean pillar by the powerful Buddhist deity Guanyin, highlighting the coin's cultural and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Yuan (Journey to the West - Ocean Pillar) 2003 coin.
