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5 Yuan Du Fu
1987 year| Silver (.900) | 22.22 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.22 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Poet Du Fu walking right, denomination at left
Script: Chinese
Interesting fact
The 1987 Du Fu 5 Yuan silver coin features a portrait of Du Fu, a renowned Tang Dynasty poet, on its obverse side. The reverse side of the coin depicts a scene from Du Fu's famous poem "Leaving the Capital on a Moonlit Night," which describes the poet's departure from Chang'an (modern-day Xi'an) under a full moon. The coin's design was inspired by traditional Chinese art and symbolism, and it is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists and fans of Chinese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Du Fu) 1987 coin.
