3 Yuan (Twenty-Four Solar Terms-Stories; Start of Summer) 2022 front 3 Yuan (Twenty-Four Solar Terms-Stories; Start of Summer) 2022 back
3 Yuan (Twenty-Four Solar Terms-Stories; Start of Summer) 2022 photo
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3 Yuan Twenty-Four Solar Terms-Stories; Start of Summer

2022 year
Silver (.999) 8 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
3 Yuan (3元, 叁圓) 3 CNY = USD 0.43
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
8 g
Size
23 × 23 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#391737
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Tigers with a traditional Chinese scale, an egg, and with broad beans in the background.

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 3

Interesting fact

The coin is a unique and interesting piece, and here's one fascinating fact about it: The Twenty-Four Solar Terms-Stories series, of which this coin is a part, is a collection of 24 coins issued by the People's Republic of China to commemorate the traditional Chinese solar terms. Each coin in the series features a different design, and they are all inspired by ancient Chinese stories and legends related to the solar terms. This particular coin, the Start of Summer, is the 12th coin in the series and depicts a beautiful image of a dragon and a phoenix, symbolizing the beginning of summer.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022  60000 - - - - - -

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