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5 Yuan Peking Man Site Zhoukoudian
2004 year| Brass | 12.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#37877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Script: Chinese
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Peking Man Site Zhoukoudian coin was designed by the famous Chinese paleontologist, Professor Liu Jinze, who was also the discoverer of the Peking Man fossils. The coin's design features a depiction of the Peking Man skull on one side and the Chinese national emblem on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Peking Man fossils, which are considered to be one of the most important fossil discoveries in the history of paleoanthropology.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Peking Man Site Zhoukoudian) 2004 coin.
