5 Yuan (Golden Monkey) 1995 front 5 Yuan (Golden Monkey) 1995 back
5 Yuan (Golden Monkey) 1995 photo
© Emiliano Micalizzi

5 Yuan Golden Monkey

1995 year
Copper 13.5 g 32.0 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1995
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
32.0 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#13874
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

MonkeyAutomatically translated

Interesting fact

The 5 Yuan (Golden Monkey) circulating commemorative coin from the People's Republic of China, made of copper and weighing 13.5 grams, features an image of a golden monkey on one side and the denomination and year on the other. This coin was minted in 1995 to commemorate the Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. It's interesting to note that the coin's design incorporates elements of Chinese culture and symbolism, such as the golden monkey, which represents longevity, wisdom, and good fortune in Chinese tradition.

Price

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

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