© China Gold Coin
© China Gold Coin
500 Yuan Return of Hong Kong to China
1996 year| Gold (.999) | 155.5175 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#164318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Previously known as y659Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Yuan (Return of Hong Kong to China) 1996 from People's Republic of China made of Gold (.999) weighing 155.5175g is that it was minted to commemorate the historic moment of Hong Kong's return to China from British colonial rule on July 1, 1997. The coin's design features the iconic skyline of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor, along with the National Emblem of China and the inscription "People's Republic of China" in Chinese characters. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 228 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yuan (Return of Hong Kong to China) 1996 coin.
