400 Yuan (Tiananmen) 1979 front 400 Yuan (Tiananmen) 1979 back
400 Yuan (Tiananmen) 1979 photo
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400 Yuan Tiananmen

1979 year
Gold (.917) 16.95 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
400 Yuan (400元) 400 CNY = USD 57
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
16.95 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58410
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Interesting fact

The 400 Yuan (Tiananmen) 1979 gold coin from the People's Republic of China is interesting because it features an image of the Tiananmen Gate, which is a symbol of Beijing and a popular tourist attraction. The coin's design was created by the famous Chinese artist, Xu Jiaojun, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  70000 - - - - - -

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