5 Yuan (Empress of China) 1986 front 5 Yuan (Empress of China) 1986 back
5 Yuan (Empress of China) 1986 photo
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5 Yuan Empress of China

1986 year
Silver (.900) 26.6 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1986
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
26.6 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#22944
Rarity index
50%

Reverse

The Empress of China, first American ship to make a trade voyage to China. Denomination below

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
美国“中国皇后号”帆船
5元

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1986 5 Yuan (Empress of China) coin is that it features an image of Empress Dowager Cixi, who was a powerful and influential figure in Chinese history. She was the last empress of the Qing dynasty and ruled China from 1861 until her death in 1908. The coin's design was created by the Chinese artist and designer, Xu Jiaojun, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  90000 - - - - - -

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