10 Yuan (Vault Protector) 1998 front 10 Yuan (Vault Protector) 1998 back
10 Yuan (Vault Protector) 1998 photo
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10 Yuan Vault Protector

1998 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
1998
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 with a square hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#161885
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Old cash coin characters, square cutout at center

Script: Chinese

Interesting fact

The 1998 10 Yuan Vault Protector coin from the People's Republic of China is unique in that it features a rare square shape, rather than the traditional round shape of most coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  100000 - - - - - -

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