© China Gold Coin
 100 Yuan Year of the Rat
1996 year| Gold (.999) | 16.9779 g | 27 mm | 
|   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 | 
|   Numista   |  N#164149 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  97% | 
Reverse
Rat eating corn.
Edge
Lettered-Signs-Numbers (plain)
Comment
Previously known as y856Interesting 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.