500 Yuan (Panda) 2002 front 500 Yuan (Panda) 2002 back
500 Yuan (Panda) 2002 photo
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500 Yuan Panda

2002 year
Gold (.999) 31.1 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
500 Yuan (500元, 五佰圓) 500 CNY = USD 71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#109514
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Interesting fact

The 2002 500 Yuan Panda coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of gold (.999) and weighs 31.1 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with the obverse side depicting the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, while the reverse side features a giant panda, which is a symbol of China. The coin's design was created by the famous Chinese artist, Tong Fuk-chung.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  28345 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yuan (Panda) 2002 coin.