Modern Chinese Varieties: 1988 G100Y Golden Monkey
Posted on 8/4/2016
This month we will feature the 1988 G100Y Golden Monkey. The Golden Monkey can be found with both a high and low date located on the obverse of the coin. Below is an example of the high date, which is also located far from the rim (Photos 1 & 2).
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1988 G100Y Golden Monkey (obverse) with high date (left) and close up of high date (right) Click images to enlarge. |
The second variety, the low date, is located close to the rim (Photos 3 & 4).
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1988 G100Y Golden Monkey (obverse) with low date (left) and close up of low date (right) Click images to enlarge. |
Both of these coins share a common reverse featuring the Golden Monkey (Photo 5).
Look for another interesting variety to be featured next month.
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