50 Yuan (Chinese Inventions - Suspension Bridge) 1996 front 50 Yuan (Chinese Inventions - Suspension Bridge) 1996 back
50 Yuan (Chinese Inventions - Suspension Bridge) 1996 photo
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50 Yuan Chinese Inventions - Suspension Bridge

1996 year
Gold (.999) 15.5 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
50 Yuan (50元, 伍拾圆) 50 CNY = USD 7.10
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
15.5 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164033
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Older editions of the SCWC have a typo in this coin's weight (51.5 should be 15.5).

Interesting fact

The 1996 Chinese Inventions - Suspension Bridge 50 Yuan gold coin features a unique design that showcases the ancient Chinese invention of the suspension bridge, which was first built during the Warring States period (475-221 BC) and has since become an iconic symbol of Chinese engineering and architecture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  1200 - - - - - -

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