30 Yuan (Figure Skating) 1980 front 30 Yuan (Figure Skating) 1980 back
30 Yuan (Figure Skating) 1980 photo
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30 Yuan Figure Skating

1980 year
Silver (.800) 15 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
30 Yuan (30元) 30 CNY = USD 4.26
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
15 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27335
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 30 Yuan (Figure Skating) 1980 from People's Republic of China made of Silver (.800) weighing 15 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 1980 Winter Olympics, which were held in Lake Placid, New York, USA. The coin features a figure skater in motion on the obverse, and the reverse depicts the Beijing Capital Gymnasium, where the figure skating events were held during the 2022 Winter Olympics. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history that combines the spirit of international sports competition with the craftsmanship of Chinese minting.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  20000 - - - - - -

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