5 Jiao (Phoenix and Dragon) 1989-1990 front 5 Jiao (Phoenix and Dragon) 1989-1990 back
5 Jiao (Phoenix and Dragon) 1989-1990 photo
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5 Jiao Phoenix and Dragon

 
Silver (.999) 2 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1989-1990
Value
5 Jiao (伍角) 0.5 CNY = USD 0.07
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
2 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#59256
Rarity index
94%

Comment

This coin was planned to issue and sell at foreign markets (in cooperation with numismatic company Fred Weinberg) in 1989. For some reason the company postponed its sales plan to 1990, so most of 1989 coins are melted. Thus some sources (including NGC) recognized the 1989 version as pattern.

Interesting fact

The Phoenix and Dragon coin's design features a phoenix and a dragon on opposite sides, symbolizing the harmony between yin and yang in Chinese culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  55038 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Jiao (Phoenix and Dragon) 1989-1990 coin.