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5 Yuan Cai Wenji
1992 yearSilver (.900) | 22.22 g | - |
Issuer | People's Republic of China |
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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 |
Numista | N#59355 |
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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 |
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1992 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Cai Wenji) 1992 coin.