5 Yuan (Cai Wenji) 1992 front 5 Yuan (Cai Wenji) 1992 back
5 Yuan (Cai Wenji) 1992 photo
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5 Yuan Cai Wenji

1992 year
Silver (.900) 22.22 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
22.22 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#59355
Rarity index
88%

Interesting fact

The 1992 5 Yuan Cai Wenji coin is part of a series of coins issued by the People's Republic of China to commemorate notable women in Chinese history. Cai Wenji, also known as Lady Cai, was a famous poet and musician who lived during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). The coin features a portrait of Cai Wenji on the obverse and a traditional Chinese musical instrument, the guqin, on the reverse. The coin's design is meant to reflect Cai Wenji's contributions to Chinese literature and music.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992  7000 - - - - - -

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