5 Yuan (Goddess Kuan Yin) 1995 front 5 Yuan (Goddess Kuan Yin) 1995 back
5 Yuan (Goddess Kuan Yin) 1995 photo
© Stacks Bowers

5 Yuan Goddess Kuan Yin

1995 year
Silver (.900) 22.22 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
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
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164219
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Goddess Guanyin, 3/4 left, - with Ruyi, denomination at left

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y518

Interesting fact

The Goddess Kuan Yin coin's design features a rare image of Kuan Yin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, sitting on a lotus flower surrounded by an ornate border. This design was created by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Jiaojun, and it's considered one of the most beautiful coin designs in Chinese numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995  3000 - - - - - -

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