China 250 yuan Lake Placid Olympic Games Alpine Skiing PR69 PCGS gold coin 1980

China 250 Yuan gold coin, 1980, issued for the Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games, is a prestigious early Olympic commemorative from the People’s Republic of China, celebrating alpine skiing and China’s participation in global winter sports. This issue belongs to the first generation of Chinese Olympic-themed gold coinage and holds strong historical and artistic significance.

The obverse features a dynamic alpine skiing scene, with a skier captured in a low, aggressive downhill stance. The athlete’s bent knees, extended arms, skis, boots, and poles are sharply detailed, conveying speed and control on a steep slope. Snowflake motifs radiate across the background, reinforcing the winter sports theme. Inscriptions include Chinese characters for alpine skiing and the Olympic theme, the denomination “250元,” and clear references to the Lake Placid Games. The mirrored fields and frosted relief create strong visual contrast.

The reverse displays the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China, with five stars above Tiananmen Gate, set within a circular wreath. Below appear the Chinese country name and denomination, accompanied by Olympic rings and commemorative inscriptions related to the Chinese Olympic Committee. Smooth reflective surfaces and crisp details highlight the proof striking quality.

Struck in gold and certified by PCGS as PR69 DCAM, this coin offers exceptional eye appeal and preservation. A highly desirable piece for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, sports-themed gold, and early modern Chinese numismatics.

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