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5 Yuan Human lantern
1993 year| Silver (.900) | 15 g | - |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Chinese
Interesting fact
The 1993 5 Yuan Human Lantern coin from the People's Republic of China is a unique coin that features a design of a traditional Chinese lantern on one side and the denomination and year on the other. What makes it even more interesting is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
