5 Jiao


Brass plated steel	3.8 g	20.5 mm

Description

Issuer	People's Republic of China
Period	People's Republic (1949-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	2000-2018
Value	5 Jiao (伍角) 0.5 CNY = USD 0.07
Currency	Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition	Brass plated steel
Weight	3.8 g
Diameter	20.5 mm
Thickness	1.69 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#1222
Rarity index	4%

Reverse

The issuer name at the top around the rim with the denomination in Chinese and Pinyin in the center, and the date below

Script: Chinese (simplified)

Lettering:
中国人民银行
5 角
WU JIAO
2004

Translation:
People's Bank of China
5 Jiao
Five Jiao

Engraver: Chang Huan

Edge

Alternating smooth and reeded (6 set of 8 reeds) segments

Interesting fact

The 5 Jiao coin from the People's Republic of China, which was in circulation from 2000 to 2018, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's outer layer is made of brass, but the inner core is made of steel. This bi-metallic design was implemented to reduce the cost of production, as brass is less expensive than other metals. However, the use of steel in the core ensures that the coin still has a substantial weight and feel, making it easily distinguishable from other coins. This innovative design has made the 5 Jiao coin a popular collector's item among numismatists.

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