2 Fen


Aluminium (94.6% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium, 0.04% Manganese)	1.05 g	21 mm

Description

Issuer	People's Republic of China
Period	People's Republic (1949-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1956-2000
Value	2 Fen (貮分) 0.02 CNY = USD 0.0028
Currency	Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition	Aluminium (94.6% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium, 0.04% Manganese)
Weight	1.05 g
Diameter	21 mm
Thickness	1.60 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#1221
Rarity index	4%

Reverse

Ears surrounding the face value

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
2
貮分
1988

Translation:
2
Two Fen
1988

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 2 Fen coin from the People's Republic of China, made of Aluminium, Magnesium, and Manganese, has a unique feature. It has a square hole in the center, which is not commonly found in coins. This square hole was designed to make it easier for people to thread the coin onto a string or a cord, making it more convenient to carry and store. This feature is not only practical but also adds a distinctive touch to the coin's design.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1956		-	-	-	-	-	-
1960		-	-	-	-	-	-
1961		-	-	-	-	-	-
1962		-	-	-	-	-	-
1963		-	-	-	-	-	-
1964		-	-	-	-	-	-
1974		-	-	-	-	-	-
1975		-	-	-	-	-	-
1976		-	-	-	-	-	-
1977	360000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1978		-	-	-	-	-	-
1979		-	-	-	-	-	-
1980	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1981	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1982	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1983	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1984	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1985	4825	-	-	-	-	-	-
1986	660	-	-	-	-	-	-
1987		-	-	-	-	-	-
1988		-	-	-	-	-	-
1989		-	-	-	-	-	-
1990		-	-	-	-	-	-
1991	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1992	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1993	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1994	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1995	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1996	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1997	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1998	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1999	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2000	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-