5 Yuan (Panda) 1996 front 5 Yuan (Panda) 1996 back
5 Yuan (Panda) 1996 photo
© Stacks Bowers

5 Yuan Panda

1996 year
Platinum (.999) 1.5552 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Weight
1.5552 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163943
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Panda in tree looking down, denomination lower left

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y581a

Interesting fact

The 1996 Platinum Panda coin has a unique feature - it has a frosted relief, which gives the panda's fur a distinct texture and gives the coin a more lifelike appearance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Panda) 1996 coin.