China 35 yuan UNICEF Save the Children Child Year PR67 PCGS silver coin 1979

The China 35 Yuan 1979 “Year of the Child” UNICEF silver coin is an iconic early commemorative issue of the People’s Republic of China, released in support of the International Year of the Child. This coin reflects universal themes of care, responsibility, and hope for future generations, expressed through a powerful and emotional artistic design.

The reverse depicts two children engaged in nurturing work. On the left, a young girl carefully pours water from a watering can onto a flowering plant, symbolizing care, growth, and compassion. On the right, a boy stands holding a shovel, representing labor, responsibility, and support. Both figures are rendered with finely detailed clothing, hairstyles, facial features, and realistic proportions, standing on textured grassy ground. Below the scene are the denomination “35 元” and two commemorative emblems associated with the UNICEF theme.

The obverse features the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China with five stars above Tiananmen Gate, surrounded by decorative floral branches. The country name in Chinese characters curves along the upper field, with the date 1979 placed below, all set against a deeply mirrored proof background.

Struck in silver with a Proof finish, this coin is certified by PCGS as PR67 Deep Cameo, confirming strong contrast and attractive eye appeal. As one of China’s earliest modern silver commemoratives with an international humanitarian focus, it remains highly collectible.

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