2 Jiao, China

2 Jiao, China, 1980-1986 obverse image2 Jiao, China, 1980-1986 reverse image
2 Jiao coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    China flagChina
  • Years of Minting:
    1980-1986
  • Period:
    People's Republic (1949-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
2 Jiao Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.35-$12.93

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

2 Jiao Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The value in Chinese surrounded by a wreath with the numerical value at the top and the date at the bottom

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The emblem of the People's Republic of China and the country name below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

2 Jiao Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

中华人民共和国

Reverse:

2 贰角 1981

2 Jiao Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)

Size

2 Jiao sizes
  • Weight:4.15 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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