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100 Yuan Figure Skating

Issuer People's Republic of China
Year 1991
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Weight 10.37 g
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Obverse description The obverse displays the national emblem of the People's Republic of China at center, featuring Tiananmen Gate surmounted by five stars, encircled by ears of grain and a cogwheel at the base. The legend '中华人民共和国' (People's Republic of China) arcs across the upper field in Chinese characters. The date '1991' appears in the lower exergue. The design is struck in high relief against a polished field.
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Obverse lettering 中华人民共和国
1991
Reverse description The reverse depicts a pair of figure skaters — a male and female — in elegant mid-performance posture, rendered in dynamic relief with fine detail in their costumes and motion. The legend '第16届冬奥会' (16th Winter Olympic Games) arcs across the upper field, with '成功金' below. The denomination '100元' appears in the lower right field, and the year '1992' is inscribed centrally, referencing the Albertville Winter Olympics. The composition conveys graceful athletic movement in a refined artistic style.
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