5 Yuan (Auspicious Matters) 1998 front 5 Yuan (Auspicious Matters) 1998 back
5 Yuan (Auspicious Matters) 1998 photo
© China Gold Coin

5 Yuan Auspicious Matters

1998 year
Silver (.999) 15.6 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.6 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163840
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Child holding vase, elephant at left

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y1129

Interesting fact

The Auspicious Matters 5 Yuan coin from the People's Republic of China, minted in 1998, features an intricate design that incorporates various symbols of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture, such as the Chinese characters for "good luck" and "fortune," as well as a stylized representation of a dragon, which is a symbol of power and strength in Chinese folklore.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  80000 - - - - - -

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