People's Republic of China 10 Yuan, 1997
The Coinage
Information
Country
People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
Currency
Second Rénmínbì
(1955 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
10 Yuan
Year
1997
Ruler
People's Republic
(1949–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
38
Description
10 Yuan from People's Republic of China. Issued in 1997. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- A Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) circular brick featuring a dragon motif. The brick is shown above choppy seas, onto which is inscribed the year of production, 1997. Displayed above the dragon image is the inscription: “The People's Republic in China”, written in Chinese characters. (The People's Republic in China)
- Reverse
- Ancient Chinese coinage
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10K | Proof |
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