500 Yuan (Founding of Hong Kong Admin Region) 1997 front 500 Yuan (Founding of Hong Kong Admin Region) 1997 back
500 Yuan (Founding of Hong Kong Admin Region) 1997 photo
© China Gold Coin

500 Yuan Founding of Hong Kong Admin Region

1997 year
Gold (.999) 155.5175 g 60 mm
Description
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
155.5175 g
Diameter
60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163851
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y904

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hong Kong, and it features an image of the skyline of Hong Kong on one side and the national emblem of China on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  228 - - - - - -

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