Obverse: Features the national emblem of the People's Republic of China. The inscription „Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo“ (People's Republic of China) appears above, with the year of issue 1993 below.
Reverse: Depicts two fencers engaged in a bout. The design is accompanied by the denomination „10元“ (10 Yuan) and a Chinese inscription commemorating the centenary of the International Olympic Games.
About the coin: Issued in 1993, this coin forms part of a Chinese commemorative series dedicated to the centenary of the International Olympic Games. The reverse celebrates fencing, one of the classic Olympic sports. The coin was struck in 90% silver (Ag 900), weighs 30 g and measures 38.7 mm in diameter and approximately 3 mm in thickness. It contains 27 g of pure silver. The coin is round, has a reeded edge and medal alignment. It was struck to Proof quality with a mintage of 30,000 pieces and was issued as a non-circulating commemorative coin by the People's Republic of China.
