10 Yuan (Minorities - Madame Xian with sword) 1997 front 10 Yuan (Minorities - Madame Xian with sword) 1997 back
10 Yuan (Minorities - Madame Xian with sword) 1997 photo
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10 Yuan Minorities - Madame Xian with sword

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#163580
Rarity index
95%

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y939

Interesting fact

The Minorities - Madame Xian with sword coin was part of a series of coins issued by the People's Republic of China in 1997 to celebrate the country's ethnic minorities. The coin features an image of Madame Xian, a legendary heroine from the Yi people, an ethnic minority group in China. She is depicted holding a sword and wearing traditional Yi clothing. The coin's design is meant to showcase the cultural diversity and richness of China's ethnic minorities.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  28000 - - - - - -

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