5 Yuan (Panda; Platinum) 1997 front 5 Yuan (Panda; Platinum) 1997 back
5 Yuan (Panda; Platinum) 1997 photo
© PCGS

5 Yuan Panda; Platinum

1997 year
Platinum (.999) 1.5552 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
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#164067
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y716a

Interesting fact

The 1997 Platinum Panda coin has a unique feature - it has a frosted relief, which gives the panda a more lifelike appearance. This frosted relief technique was first introduced in 1997 and has been used in every Platinum Panda coin since then.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  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; Platinum) 1997 coin.