5 New Dollars 59-68 (1970-1979) front 5 New Dollars 59-68 (1970-1979) back
5 New Dollars 59-68 (1970-1979) photo
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5 New Dollars

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 9.5 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Taiwan
Period
Republic (1949-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
59-68 (1970-1979)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
5 Yuan 5 TWD = USD 0.15
Currency
New dollar (1949-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2962
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Denomination in center

Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)

Lettering: 圓 伍

Translation: Five Dollars

Edge

Reeded

Comment

46,234,000 of the 1973 issue and 181,938,000 of the 1974 issue were minted at the United States Mint in Philadelphia.

Interesting fact

The 5 New Dollars 59-68 (1970-1979) coin from Taiwan is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of Chiang Kai-shek, the former leader of the Republic of China, while the reverse side features the iconic Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, which is a prominent landmark in Taiwan. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Taiwan's rich history and cultural identity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
59 (1970)  12360000 - - - - - -
60 (1971)  20575000 - - - - - -
61 (1972)  27998000 - - - - - -
62 (1973)  50122000 - - - - - -
63 (1974)  418068000 - - - - - -
64 (1975)  39520000 - - - - - -
65 (1976)  140000000 - - - - - -
66 (1977)  50260000 - - - - - -
67 (1978)  78082000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 New Dollars 59-68 (1970-1979) coin.