20 Yuan (Zhao Jun Temple) 1996 front 20 Yuan (Zhao Jun Temple) 1996 back
20 Yuan (Zhao Jun Temple) 1996 photo
© Stacks Bowers

20 Yuan Zhao Jun Temple

1996 year
Silver (.999) 62.206 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
20 Yuan (20元, 贰拾圆) 20 CNY = USD 2.84
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.206 g
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164377
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

River scene, denomination below

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Comment

Vertical bar km966-969 together form a single river scene. Horizontal lines near the top and bottom on the pictures are shadow from PCGS slab. Previously known as y598

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1996 Zhao Jun Temple 20 Yuan silver coin from the People's Republic of China is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse features an image of the Zhao Jun Temple, a famous Buddhist temple located in Beijing, while the reverse features a portrait of the temple's famous statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin. This coin is a beautiful representation of China's cultural and religious history, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  8000 - - - - - -

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