10 Yuan (Socrates) 1994 front 10 Yuan (Socrates) 1994 back
10 Yuan (Socrates) 1994 photo
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10 Yuan Socrates

1994 year
Silver (.900) 27 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1994
Value
10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) 10 CNY = USD 1.42
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164371
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y540

Interesting fact

The 1994 People's Republic of China 10 Yuan silver coin featuring Socrates has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is a distinctive characteristic of ancient Chinese coins. This design element was incorporated as a nod to the country's rich numismatic history and adds to the coin's collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994  20000 - - - - - -

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