1 Yuan, China

1 Yuan, China, 1991-1999 obverse image1 Yuan, China, 1991-1999 reverse image
1 Yuan coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    China flagChina
  • Years of Minting:
    1991-1999
  • Period:
    People's Republic (1949-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1 Yuan Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$13.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Yuan Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Peony blossom. Value in Chinese and Pinyin

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

China's emblem: Tian'anmen, "Gate of Heavenly Peace", the gate to the forbidden city, 5 stars above it. and the country name below along with the date at the bottom

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Yuan Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ZHONGHUA RENMIN GONGHEGUO 中华人民共和国 1997

Reverse:

1元 YI YUAN

1 Yuan Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel plated steel

Size

1 Yuan sizes
  • Weight:6.1 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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