100 Yuan (Year of the Rooster) 1993 front 100 Yuan (Year of the Rooster) 1993 back
100 Yuan (Year of the Rooster) 1993 photo
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100 Yuan Year of the Rooster

1993 year
Gold (.917) 15.5517 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
100 Yuan (100元, 壹佰圆) 100 CNY = USD 14
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
15.5517 g
Shape
Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32852
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The 1993 Year of the Rooster 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 an extra layer of detail and visual interest to the coin, making it stand out from other coins.