30 Yuan (Soccer) 1980 front 30 Yuan (Soccer) 1980 back
30 Yuan (Soccer) 1980 photo
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30 Yuan Soccer

1980 year
Silver (.800) 15 g 32 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
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27340
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 30 Yuan (Soccer) 1980 from People's Republic of China made of Silver (.800) weighing 15 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 1980 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, which were held in Moscow, Soviet Union. The coin features a soccer player in action on one side and the Chinese characters for "30 Yuan" on the other. It was produced in a limited quantity and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  29000 - - - - - -

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