50 Yuan (Unicorn) 1996 front 50 Yuan (Unicorn) 1996 back
50 Yuan (Unicorn) 1996 photo
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50 Yuan Unicorn

1996 year
Silver (.999) 155.5175 g 70.2 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
Silver (.999)
Weight
155.5175 g
Diameter
70.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163613
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y1038

Interesting fact

The 1996 Unicorn coin from the People's Republic of China is unique in that it features a unicorn on its obverse side, which is a mythical creature that is not commonly associated with Chinese culture. This design choice was likely made to appeal to international collectors who may be more familiar with unicorns in Western folklore.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  999 - - - - - -

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