500 Yuan (Panda; Bimetallic) 1997 front 500 Yuan (Panda; Bimetallic) 1997 back
500 Yuan (Panda; Bimetallic) 1997 photo
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500 Yuan Panda; Bimetallic

1997 year
Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in silver (.999) ring 217.7 g -
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
Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in silver (.999) ring
Weight
217.7 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163713
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y1021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997 People's Republic of China 500 Yuan Panda Bimetallic coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a gold (.999) center in the shape of a panda, surrounded by a silver (.999) ring. This bimetallic design adds an extra layer of complexity and beauty to the coin, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  199 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yuan (Panda; Bimetallic) 1997 coin.