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5 Jiao
| Brass | 3.8 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1991-2001 |
| Value | 5 Jiao (伍角) 0.5 CNY = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Prunus mume blossom (also known as Chinese plum or Japanese apricot), value in Chinese and Piniyin
Lettering:
5 角
WU JIAO
Edge
Alternating reeded and smooth segments (6 sets of 8 reeds)
Comment
NOTE: previous Y#329Interesting fact
The 5 Jiao coin from the People's Republic of China, which was in circulation from 1991 to 2001, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The brass coin features a ring of small raised dots around the outer edge, which were designed to help visually impaired individuals identify the coin more easily. This feature was introduced as part of an initiative to make currency more accessible to people with disabilities.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Jiao 1991-2001 coin.
