People's Republic of China 1 Yuan, 1989

40th anniversary of the People's Republic

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country People's Republic of China People's Republic of China
Currency Second Rénmínbì (1955 – 9999)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 1 Yuan
Year 1989
Ruler People's Republic (1949–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 9.32
Diameter (mm) 30

Description

1 Yuan from People's Republic of China. Issued in 1989. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 30 mm and weighs 9.32 g.

Obverse
China's emblem (Tian'anmen, the "Gate of Heavenly Peace", and the gate to the forbidden city) with 5 stars above and fireworks over the Great Hall of the People with the date below (One Yuan
1989)
Reverse
Stylized 40 with 5-star emblem, doves, and musical staff with the opening notes of the national anthem's melody (40th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
1989  21M € 4,40 € 7,00 € 7,60 99%
1989  10K — — — Proof 0.5%
1989  15K — — — Specimen 0.5%

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