50 Yuan (Panda; Palladium) 1989 front 50 Yuan (Panda; Palladium) 1989 back
50 Yuan (Panda; Palladium) 1989 photo
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50 Yuan Panda; Palladium

1989 year
Palladium (.999) 31.103 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
50 Yuan (50元, 伍拾圆) 50 CNY = USD 7.10
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Palladium (.999)
Weight
31.103 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163660
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as Y220

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1989 People's Republic of China Palladium Panda coin is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's obverse side features a panda bear, which is a symbol of China, and the reverse side features the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This coin is also notable for its high purity level, made of .999 palladium, and its limited mintage of only 20,000 coins, making it a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Yuan (Panda; Palladium) 1989 coin.