5 Yuan (Longmen Grottoes) 2006 front 5 Yuan (Longmen Grottoes) 2006 back
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5 Yuan Longmen Grottoes

2006 year
Brass 12.8 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2006
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
12.8 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#37879
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Longmen Grottoes, which are depicted on the coin, are a series of Buddhist cave temples located near the city of Luoyang in Henan Province, China. They are considered to be one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites in China, along with the Mogao Caves and the Yungang Grottoes. The Longmen Grottoes are particularly notable for their intricate and well-preserved carvings, which depict a wide range of subjects, including Buddha figures, bodhisattvas, guardians, and mythical creatures. The site was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  - - - - - -

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