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1977 China 2 Fen KM-2 Aluminum Uncirculated
1977 China 2 Fen Aluminum Uncirculated Coin KM-2
This 1977 China 2 Fen coin is composed of aluminum and is presented in uncirculated condition. Classified as KM-2 in the Standard Catalog of World Coins, this piece features the national emblem of the People's Republic of China on the obverse and the denomination flanked by wheat stalks on the reverse. The coin is housed in a protective 2x2 flip for secure storage and display. It remains a popular collectible for those interested in mid-20th-century Chinese numismatics, showcasing a clean strike and the lightweight characteristics typical of aluminum coinage from this era.
1977 China 2 Fen KM-2 Aluminum Coin Uncirculated
Condition: This item is in uncirculated condition, retaining its original mint luster and sharp design details. The aluminum surfaces show minimal signs of handling, though some natural oxidation or minor spots characteristic of this metal type are present. The strike is sharp and well-defined. Produced by the China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation, this coin is composed of aluminum. The obverse features the national emblem of the People's Republic of China, including the Tiananmen Gate under five stars, framed by wheat and a cogwheel. The reverse displays the denomination "2 Fen" surrounded by a wreath of wheat ears. Historically, these coins were an essential part of the fractional currency system during the post-Cultural Revolution era in China. This is a business strike type coin and is not professionally graded by a third-party service.
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