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 10 Yuan Panda; Platinum
1996 year| Platinum (.999) | 3.1103 g | 18 mm | 
|   Issuer   |  People's Republic of China | 
|---|---|
|   Period   |  People's Republic (1949-date) | 
|   Type   |  Non-circulating coin | 
|   Year   |  1996 | 
|   Value   |  10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) 10 CNY = USD 1.42 | 
|   Currency   |  Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) | 
|   Composition   |  Platinum (.999) | 
|   Weight   |  3.1103 g | 
|   Diameter   |  18 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Medal alignment ↑↑ | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-04 | 
|   Numista   |  N#163557 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  97% | 
Reverse
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Previously known as y575aInteresting fact
The 1996 Platinum Panda coin from the People's Republic of China has a unique feature - it has a frosted finish, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. This finish was achieved through a special minting process that creates a textured, matte surface. This feature sets the coin apart from other platinum coins and makes it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Yuan (Panda; Platinum) 1996 coin.