700 Yuan (Leopard; Pattern) 1981 front 700 Yuan (Leopard; Pattern) 1981 back
700 Yuan (Leopard; Pattern) 1981 photo
© Stacks Bowers

700 Yuan Leopard; Pattern

1981 year
Brass - 33 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1981
Value
700 Yuan (700元) 700 CNY = USD 99
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Brass
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#381351
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Leopard with denomination below.

Script: Chinese

Interesting fact

The Pattern 700 Yuan (Leopard; Pattern) 1981 coin is a rare and unique coin that was minted as a trial strike for a potential new currency design for the People's Republic of China. It features a leopard on the obverse side and a pattern of waves on the reverse side. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.