20 Yuan (100th Anniversary of finding Dun Huang Grottoes) 2000 front 20 Yuan (100th Anniversary of finding Dun Huang Grottoes) 2000 back
20 Yuan (100th Anniversary of finding Dun Huang Grottoes) 2000 photo
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20 Yuan 100th Anniversary of finding Dun Huang Grottoes

2000 year
Silver (.999) 62.207 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
20 Yuan (20元, 贰拾圆) 20 CNY = USD 2.84
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.207 g
Size
55 × 36 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164095
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Figure in flight right, with tray service

Script: Chinese

Comment

Bar, 55x36mm

Interesting fact

The 20 Yuan coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Dunhuang Grottoes, which are a network of Buddhist cave temples located in the Gobi Desert in northwest China. The grottoes are famous for their stunning Buddhist art and sculptures, and are considered one of the most important cultural and historical sites in China. The coin's design features an image of the grottoes, as well as the anniversary dates and the name of the event in Chinese characters.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000  11800 - - - - - -

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