50 Yuan (Chinese White Dolphin) 1997 front 50 Yuan (Chinese White Dolphin) 1997 back
50 Yuan (Chinese White Dolphin) 1997 photo
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50 Yuan Chinese White Dolphin

1997 year
Gold (.999) 15.55 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
50 Yuan (50元, 伍拾圆) 50 CNY = USD 7.10
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
15.55 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#97449
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two white dolphins, denomination at right.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
CHINESE WHITE DOLPHIN
50

Interesting fact

The Chinese White Dolphin 50 Yuan coin from 1997 is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual shape. Instead of being a traditional round or rectangular shape, this coin is shaped like a dolphin, with the head of the dolphin forming the top of the coin and the tail forming the bottom. This unique shape adds to the coin's collectibility and makes it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  30000 - - - - - -

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