5 Yuan (Auspicious Matters; Piedfort) 1997 front 5 Yuan (Auspicious Matters; Piedfort) 1997 back
5 Yuan (Auspicious Matters; Piedfort) 1997 photo
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5 Yuan Auspicious Matters; Piedfort

1997 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#315757
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Child holding carp

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 5

Interesting fact

The Auspicious Matters; Piedfort 5 Yuan coin from the People's Republic of China, made of .999 silver and weighing 31.1g, features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese auspicious symbols, such as the dragon, phoenix, and peony, with a modern interpretation of the Chinese characters for "auspicious" and "matters." This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1997.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  80000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Auspicious Matters; Piedfort) 1997 coin.