50 Yuan (Return of Macau to China) 1998 front 50 Yuan (Return of Macau to China) 1998 back
50 Yuan (Return of Macau to China) 1998 photo
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50 Yuan Return of Macau to China

1998 year
Silver (.999) 151.5 g 70 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
50 Yuan (50元, 伍拾圆) 50 CNY = USD 7.10
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
151.5 g
Diameter
70 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164070
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Yuan (Return of Macau to China) 1998 from People's Republic of China made of Silver (.999) weighing 151.5g is that it was issued to commemorate the historic event of Macau's return to China from Portuguese rule, which took place on December 20, 1999. The coin's design features the iconic Ruins of St. Paul's, a symbol of Macau's rich cultural heritage, on one side, and the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  5000 - - - - - -

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