China set of 4 coins Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games brass coins 1980

The China set of 4 brass coins “Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games”, issued in 1980, commemorates China’s participation in the XIII Winter Olympic Games held in Lake Placid, USA. Each coin carries a face value of 1 Jiao and reflects the spirit of winter sports through dynamic athletic imagery and strong symbolic design.

The obverse of each coin depicts a different winter sport athlete in motion. The scenes include figure skating, speed skating, alpine skiing, and cross-country skiing. Athletes are shown wearing detailed winter sports uniforms, skates or skis, boots, helmets, and poles. Flowing movement lines, stylized snowflakes, geometric patterns, and angular decorative elements surround the figures, emphasizing speed, balance, and athletic strength. The inscription “LAKE PLACID 1980” is clearly visible, along with Chinese characters and Olympic symbols integrated into the design.

The reverse is uniform across all four coins and features the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China with five stars above Tiananmen Gate. Radiating lines form a fan-like background, symbolizing progress and unity. Below the emblem are the Chinese inscription “Chinese Olympic Committee”, the Olympic rings, a small Chinese flag, and the denomination “1 Jiao”.

Struck in brass, this complete four-coin set is an important historical Olympic issue and a distinctive collectible representing China’s early Olympic commemoratives and winter sports heritage.

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