150 Yuan (Year of the Snake) 1989 front 150 Yuan (Year of the Snake) 1989 back
150 Yuan (Year of the Snake) 1989 photo
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150 Yuan Year of the Snake

1989 year
Gold (.917) 8 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
150 Yuan (150元) 150 CNY = USD 21
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#29715
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Snake.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 1989 Year of the Snake gold coin from the People's Republic of China has a unique feature - it has a frosted relief, which gives the snake a lifelike appearance, as if it's been crafted from a real snake's skin. This adds an extra layer of detail and aesthetic appeal to the coin, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  7500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 150 Yuan (Year of the Snake) 1989 coin.