10 Yuan (Year of the Snake) 2001 front 10 Yuan (Year of the Snake) 2001 back
10 Yuan (Year of the Snake) 2001 photo
© China Gold Coin

10 Yuan Year of the Snake

2001 year
Silver (.999) 31.11 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
10 Yuan (10元, 拾圓) 10 CNY = USD 1.42
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.11 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 8 notches, 8 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163705
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Snake.Automatically translated

Script: Chinese

Edge

Lettered-Signs-Numbers (plain)

Comment

Previously known as y1041

Interesting fact

The Year of the Snake coin is part of a series of coins issued by the People's Republic of China to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The snake is a symbol of renewal and rebirth in Chinese culture, and the coin's design features a stylized snake wrapped around a traditional Chinese lantern. The coin's mintage was limited to 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  6800 - - - - - -

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