© China Gold Coin
© China Gold Coin
500 Yuan Chinese White Dolphin
1997 year| Gold (.999) | 155.5 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 500 Yuan (500元, 五佰圓) 500 CNY = USD 71 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#163778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Specs listed in Krause are incorrect. They appear to have been copy-pasted from km1037, which is another coin from the same series.Interesting fact
The Chinese White Dolphin 500 Yuan coin from 1997 is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual shape. Instead of being a traditional circular 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 | 188 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yuan (Chinese White Dolphin) 1997 coin.
