China – 1981 – 400 Yuan – Bronze Age Rhinoceros – Gold – Proof – PCGS PR69DCAM

China – 1981 – 400 Yuan – Bronze Age Rhinoceros – Gold – Proof – PCGS PR69DCAM – Cert 34176980

This 400-yuan gold coin, issued in 1981, belongs to the Chinese Bronze Age Finds Series, thus combining modern Chinese commemorative coinage with the archaeological forms of the Chinese Bronze Age. With a mintage of only 1,000 pieces, it is clearly aimed at collectors and remains a sought-after rarity among modern Chinese gold coins.

The design features a rhinoceros, reminiscent of the Bronze Age series, and is accompanied by the denomination of 400 yuan. This combination of archaeological reference, low mintage, and classic proof striking gives the issue a unique position among the early Chinese gold coin series of the 1980s.

The coin offered here has been certified by PCGS with PR69DCAM. This means the coin combines a high level of quality with a pronounced deep cameo contrast. In the current PCGS population, 35 coins are listed with PR69DCAM, and only one has been graded higher. This makes this issue not only interesting from a numismatic perspective but also highly attractive within the certified collector market.

Certification:
PCGS PR69DCAM
Cert 34176980
Verification link:
https://www.pcgs.com/cert/34176980

Technical data:
Country: China
Year: 1981
Face value: 400 yuan
Series: Chinese Bronze Age Finds Series
Metal: Gold (.917)
Weight: 16.95 g
Net weight: 15.543 g – 0.4997 oz
Diameter: 27 mm
Minting quality: Proof
Edition: 1,000 copies