35 Yuan (Year of the Child; Piedfort) 1979 front 35 Yuan (Year of the Child; Piedfort) 1979 back
35 Yuan (Year of the Child; Piedfort) 1979 photo
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35 Yuan Year of the Child; Piedfort

1979 year
Silver (.800) - 36 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
35 Yuan (35元) 35 CNY = USD 4.97
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#126100
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Two children watering and planting a flower.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering: 35元

Interesting fact

The Pattern 35 Yuan coin was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Jiaojun, who was also the chief designer of the People's Bank of China's coinage department at the time. Xu Jiaojun's design features a playful child holding a flower, symbolizing the innocence and purity of youth. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Chinese culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 35 Yuan (Year of the Child; Piedfort) 1979 coin.