500 Yuan (Yellow river culture - Kneeling Archer) 1997 front 500 Yuan (Yellow river culture - Kneeling Archer) 1997 back
500 Yuan (Yellow river culture - Kneeling Archer) 1997 photo
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500 Yuan Yellow river culture - Kneeling Archer

1997 year
Gold (.999) 151.5 g 60 mm
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
Gold (.999)
Weight
151.5 g
Diameter
60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163535
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Kneeling Archer coin's design is based on a famous bronze sculpture from the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046-771 BC) called the "Kneeling Archer of Yin". The sculpture is considered one of the most iconic and culturally significant artifacts in Chinese history, and the coin's design is a nod to this rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  128 - - - - - -

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