50 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 front 50 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 back
50 Yuan (Year of the Rat) 1996 photo
© China Gold Coin

50 Yuan Year of the Rat

1996 year
Silver (.999) 155.5 g 70 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
155.5 g
Diameter
70 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164142
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Rat.Automatically translated

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y855

Interesting fact

The 1996 People's Republic of China 50 Yuan Year of the Rat silver coin has a unique feature. It has a frosted relief of two rats on the reverse side, one holding a rice stalk and the other holding a coin. This design represents the Chinese belief that rats symbolize fertility, abundance, and good fortune.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  1000 - - - - - -

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