| Issuer | People`s Republic of China |
| Year | 1989 |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Value | 1 Yuan (1元, 壹圓) |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.32 g |
| Dimensions | 30 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#220, Y#204 |
| Obverse description | China`s emblem (Tian`anmen, the `Gate of Heavenly Peace`, and the gate to the forbidden city) with 5 stars above and fireworks over the Great Hall of the People with the date below |
| Obverse script | Chinese (simplified) |
| Obverse lettering | 壹圆
1989 (Translation: One Yuan 1989) |
| Reverse description | Stylized 40 with 5-star emblem, doves, and musical staff with the opening notes of the national anthem`s melody |
| Reverse script | Chinese (simplified) |
| Reverse lettering | 中华人民共和国成立四十周年
40
1949-1989 (Translation: 40th anniversary of the establishment of the People`s Republic of China) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1989 - - 21 000 000 1989 - Proof - 10 000 1989 - Specimen - 15 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6277268180 |
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