China 30 yuan Figure Skating Lake Placid Olympics Piefort PR67 PCGS Ag coin 1980

The China 30 Yuan “Figure Skating – Lake Placid Olympics” Piefort coin, issued in 1980, commemorates China’s participation in the XIII Winter Olympic Games held in Lake Placid, USA. Struck in silver and produced in an impressive piefort format, this coin reflects the artistic ambition and historical significance of early modern Chinese Olympic issues.

The reverse features a dynamic figure skater captured mid-jump, arms extended and body in graceful motion above a stylized ice surface. The athlete’s flowing costume, bent skating leg, and extended blade emphasize speed, balance, and elegance. Surrounding the central figure is an abstract circular design with rhythmic linear elements and snowflake symbols, reinforcing the winter sports theme. The Olympic rings appear alongside Chinese characters, while the inscription “LAKE PLACID 1980” anchors the scene historically and visually.

The obverse displays the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China with five stars above Tiananmen Gate, framed by radiating geometric lines. Below are the Olympic rings, the Chinese Olympic Committee inscription in Chinese characters, and the denomination “30 元,” all precisely engraved with strong relief and clean surfaces. The thick piefort edge adds to the coin’s substantial presence and collectible appeal.

Struck in Proof quality silver and certified PR67 by PCGS, this coin represents an important milestone in Chinese numismatics and Olympic history. Its combination of athletic artistry, national symbolism, and limited early-issue character makes it highly desirable.

A powerful addition for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, Chinese silver coins, and historic sports-themed issues.

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