5 Yuan (Li Bai) 1987 front 5 Yuan (Li Bai) 1987 back
5 Yuan (Li Bai) 1987 photo
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5 Yuan Li Bai

1987 year
Silver (.900) 22.22 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
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
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58522
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1987 Li Bai 5 Yuan silver coin from the People's Republic of China is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins in the series. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Li Bai, a famous Tang Dynasty poet, while the reverse features a scene of Li Bai writing poetry on a mountain, surrounded by cherry blossoms. This design was created by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Jiaojun, and it gives the coin a distinctive and artistic touch. Additionally, the coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  30000 - - - - - -

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