5 Yuan (150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen) 2016 front 5 Yuan (150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen) 2016 back
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5 Yuan 150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen

2016 year
Brass 13.1 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
13.1 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#96540
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Portrait of Sun Yat-sen, caption above.Automatically translated

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded, long and the short are spaced apart from each other

Comment

Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) was a Chinese revolutionary, physician, first president and founding father of the Republic of China.

Interesting fact

The 5 Yuan circulating commemorative coin issued in 2016 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth features a unique design that incorporates both traditional Chinese and modern elements. On the obverse side of the coin, you'll find a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a plum blossom, which is a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Chinese culture. The coin's brass composition and 13.1g weight also make it stand out from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  300000000 - - - - - -

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