China 1981 fen

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The Chinese government has, since the mid 1980's, produced a mind boggling array of bullion related collectibles. A complete set is thousands of types yet buyers clamor for more. This type was actually struck for circulation 1955-2011.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common. Proofs exist.

Specification: 0.70 g, magnesium-aluminum, 18 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 1 (formerly Y1).

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

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