© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
500 Yuan Taiwan Temple - Buddha statue
1994 year| Gold (.999) | 155.515 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 500 Yuan (500元, 五佰圓) 500 CNY = USD 71 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 155.515 g |
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#164145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Previously known as y449Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a Buddha statue on the obverse side, which is a rare design element for a coin from the People's Republic of China. The Buddha statue depicted on the coin is a representation of the famous statue of Guanyin, the goddess of mercy, located at the Longshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the temple's founding, and its design was intended to symbolize the spiritual and cultural significance of the temple.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 76 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Yuan (Taiwan Temple - Buddha statue) 1994 coin.
