5 Yuan (Chikan Tower) 2003 front 5 Yuan (Chikan Tower) 2003 back
5 Yuan (Chikan Tower) 2003 photo
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5 Yuan Chikan Tower

2003 year
Brass 12.8 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2003
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
12.8 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#13890
Rarity index
42%

Reverse

Chikan tower - Treasure island (Taiwan)Automatically translated

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Chikan Tower coin is a circulating commemorative coin issued by the People's Republic of China in 2003. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Chikan Tower, a historic pagoda located in the city of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China. The tower is depicted on the obverse of the coin, while the reverse features the national emblem of China and the denomination of 5 yuan. The coin is made of brass and weighs 12.8 grams. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in Chinese history, culture, or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  10000000 - - - - - -

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