© Emiliano Micalizzi
© Emiliano Micalizzi
5 Yuan Red-crowned Crane
1997 year| Copper | 13.5 g | 32.0 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#13878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Red-crowned Crane and denomination
Lettering:
中国珍稀野生动物一丹顶鹤
5元
Edge
Alternating reeded and plain sections (nine sections each containing eight reeds)
Comment
The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), also called the Manchurian crane or Japanese crane, is a large East Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.Interesting fact
The Red-crowned Crane coin has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is different from the traditional round hole found in most coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Red-crowned Crane) 1997 coin.
