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100 Yuan Seismograph; Gold Bullion
1992 year| Gold (.999) | 31.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 100 Yuan (100元, 壹佰圆) 100 CNY = USD 14 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering:
地动仪
公元(AD)二世纪
100元
Interesting fact
The 1992 Seismograph Gold Bullion 100 Yuan coin from the People's Republic of China features a unique design that incorporates a seismograph, a device used to measure earthquakes, on its reverse side. This design was chosen to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Chinese seismologist Zhang Heng, who is considered one of the earliest pioneers in the field of seismology.
