500 Yuan (Year of the Rabbit) 1999 front 500 Yuan (Year of the Rabbit) 1999 back
500 Yuan (Year of the Rabbit) 1999 photo
© China Gold Coin

500 Yuan Year of the Rabbit

1999 year
Gold (.999) 155.5175 g 60 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
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
References
Numista
N#163630
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y1025

Interesting fact

The 1999 Year of the Rabbit 500 Yuan gold coin from the People's Republic of China has a unique feature - it has a frosted relief, which gives the coin a distinctive look and feel. The frosted relief is achieved through a special minting process that creates a textured, matte finish on the coin's surface. This process adds an extra layer of detail and visual interest to the coin, making it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  99 - - - - - -

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