100 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 front 100 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 back
100 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 photo
© China Gold Coin

100 Yuan Year of the Rat

1996 year
Gold (.999) 16.9779 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
100 Yuan (100元, 壹佰圆) 100 CNY = USD 14
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
16.9779 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 8 notches, 8 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164149
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rat eating corn.Automatically translated

Edge

Lettered-Signs-Numbers (plain)

Comment

Previously known as y856

Interesting fact

The 1996 Year of the Rat gold coin from the People's Republic of China has a unique feature - it has a frosted relief, which gives the coin a distinctive look and feel. The frosted relief is achieved through a special minting process that creates a textured, matte finish on the coin's surface. This process adds depth and dimension to the coin's design, making it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  2300 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 coin.