5 Yuan (1986 FIFA World Cup, Mexico; 0.8 Silver) 1986 front 5 Yuan (1986 FIFA World Cup, Mexico; 0.8 Silver) 1986 back
5 Yuan (1986 FIFA World Cup, Mexico; 0.8 Silver) 1986 photo
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5 Yuan 1986 FIFA World Cup, Mexico; 0.8 Silver

1986 year
Silver (.800) 16.83 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
16.83 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164515
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Front: Two players (left) with ball ⚽ in full action in front of seven arc design (stands od stadium) below (upper-right, value) 5元 legend: (lower-right, subject) 1986世界杯足球賽 (1986 World cup) Back: Coat of arms (20 September 1950) between mirrored plants with flower above (state name) 中华人民共和国 (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó) translation: People's Republic of China (PRC) 成立三十周年 (30th anniversary of) (bottom, Western year) 1986 legend: none Previously known as: y197a

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico, and it features an image of a football player in action on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the National Emblem of the People's Republic of China.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  1000 - - - - - -

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