© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Pyas
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.17 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Period | Union of Burma (1948-1974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1952-1966 |
| Value | 5 Pyas 0.05 MMK = USD 0.000024 |
| Currency | Third kyat (1952-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Denomination flanked by sprays, date below
Script: Burmese
Lettering:
၅ါး
ငါးပြား
၁၉၅၆
Translation:
Five
Five Pyas
1956
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pyas coin from Myanmar was designed by the renowned sculptor and artist, U Than Htay, who was also known for designing many other coins and banknotes for Myanmar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 | 59700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 40272000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 40400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 43600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pyas 1952-1966 coin.
