China 450 yuan UNICEF Save the Children Child Year PR69 PCGS gold coin 1979

The China 450 Yuan 1979 “Year of the Child” UNICEF gold coin is a prestigious commemorative issue dedicated to the International Year of the Child and the global mission of UNICEF. Struck by the People’s Republic of China, this coin combines humanitarian symbolism with exceptional artistic and technical quality.

The reverse features an expressive scene of two children engaged in caring for a plant. A young girl bends forward, carefully pouring water from a watering can onto a large blooming flower. Opposite her stands a boy holding a shovel, symbolizing work, responsibility, and shared effort. The children are shown standing on textured grassy ground, with finely rendered facial features, hair, clothing folds, footwear, and realistic proportions. Below the scene are the denomination “450 元” and two clear UNICEF emblems, reinforcing the international humanitarian theme.

The obverse displays the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China with five stars above Tiananmen Gate, encircled by a wreath of grain. Decorative floral branches frame the lower field, with the date 1979 placed centrally below. Chinese inscriptions of the country name surround the upper rim, all set against a deeply mirrored proof surface.

Struck in gold with a Proof finish, this coin is certified by PCGS as PR69, indicating outstanding preservation and strong visual appeal. As a high-denomination gold issue from China’s early modern commemorative program, it represents rarity, historical importance, and enduring collector demand.

🌟 If you’re looking for a specific coin or have a personal wishlist — send it to us at contact@coinsberg.com