5 Fen 1955-2000 front 5 Fen 1955-2000 back
5 Fen 1955-2000 photo
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5 Fen

 
Aluminium (94.6% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium, 0.04% Manganese) 1.6 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-2000
Value
5 Fen (伍分) 0.05 CNY = USD 0.0071
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Aluminium (94.6% Aluminium, 5% Magnesium, 0.04% Manganese)
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1219
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Ears surrounding the face value

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
5
伍分
1990

Translation:
5
Five Fen
1990

Edge

Milled

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