500 Yuan (Yandi, Semi-mythical First Emperor) 1993 front 500 Yuan (Yandi, Semi-mythical First Emperor) 1993 back
500 Yuan (Yandi, Semi-mythical First Emperor) 1993 photo
© Stacks Bowers

500 Yuan Yandi, Semi-mythical First Emperor

1993 year
Gold (.999) 155.515 g 60 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
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
References
Numista
N#163569
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y417

Interesting fact

The Yandi coin's design features a portrait of the semi-mythical First Emperor of China, Yandi, on the obverse, and the Temple of Heaven on the reverse, symbolizing the ancient Chinese emperors' belief in the mandate of heaven.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  99 - - - - - -

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