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 150 Yuan Year of the Snake
1989 year| Gold (.917) | 8 g | 23 mm | 
|   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 | 
|   Numista   |  N#29715 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  97% | 
Reverse
Snake.
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.