5 Yuan (Sailboat Racing) 1988 front 5 Yuan (Sailboat Racing) 1988 back
5 Yuan (Sailboat Racing) 1988 photo
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5 Yuan Sailboat Racing

1988 year
Silver (.900) 30.0 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
30.0 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58787
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Sailboat under spinnaker, Date, registration and valueAutomatically translated

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 5元, sigle olympique surmonté du drapeau Chinois, 1988年 inscription en Chinois

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Yuan (Sailboat Racing) 1988 from People's Republic of China made of Silver (.900) weighing 30.0 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 1988 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, held in Seoul, South Korea. The coin features a sailboat racing design on the obverse, symbolizing the Olympic sailing events, while the reverse side bears the national emblem of China. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history that not only showcases China's participation in the Olympics but also highlights the country's rich sailing culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  20000 - - - - - -

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