2000 Yuan (Journey to the West - Ocean Pillar) 2003 front 2000 Yuan (Journey to the West - Ocean Pillar) 2003 back
2000 Yuan (Journey to the West - Ocean Pillar) 2003 photo
© China Gold Coin

2000 Yuan Journey to the West - Ocean Pillar

2003 year
Gold (.999) 155.5 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
2000 Yuan (2000元) 2000 CNY = USD 284
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
155.5 g
Size
64 × 40 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163916
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two multicolor monkey kings

Script: Chinese

Comment

Bar, 64x40mm

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a scene from the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West," specifically the character Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, standing on a pillar in the ocean. This design is significant because it represents the cultural and literary heritage of China, and it's a rare example of a coin that combines gold, a valuable metal, with a meaningful cultural reference.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  500 - - - - - -

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