5 Yuan (Goddess Kuan Yin) 1997 front 5 Yuan (Goddess Kuan Yin) 1997 back
5 Yuan (Goddess Kuan Yin) 1997 photo
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5 Yuan Goddess Kuan Yin

1997 year
Silver (.999) 15.51 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.51 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163933
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Guanyin holding plant and jug, inscription at right

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1997 5 Yuan Goddess Kuan Yin silver coin from the People's Republic of China features a unique design, showcasing Kuan Yin, the Chinese goddess of mercy, on the obverse, and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on the reverse. This coin is not only beautiful but also rare, with a limited mintage of only 20,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  10000 - - - - - -

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