200 Yuan (Year of the Dragon) 2012 front 200 Yuan (Year of the Dragon) 2012 back
200 Yuan (Year of the Dragon) 2012 photo
© China Gold Coin

200 Yuan Year of the Dragon

2012 year
Gold (.999) 15.55 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
200 Yuan (200元) 200 CNY = USD 28
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Scalloped (with 8 notches)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163574
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2012 Year of the Dragon 200 Yuan gold coin from the People's Republic of China has a unique feature - it has a special " Auspitzia" mint mark, which is a stylized letter "A" that is surrounded by two dragons. This mint mark is a symbol of the ancient Chinese belief in the auspicious powers of the dragon, and it adds an extra layer of cultural significance to the coin.