100 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 front 100 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 back
100 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 photo
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100 Yuan Year of the Rat

1996 year
Gold (.999) 31.11 g -
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
31.11 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164341
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Rat.Automatically translated

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y586

Interesting fact

The 1996 People's Republic of China 100 Yuan Year of the Rat gold coin has a unique feature - it has a frosted relief, which gives the coin a distinctive look. 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  1800 - - - - - -

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.