5 Yuan (Silk Road - Fairy above Magao Sanctuary) 1996 front 5 Yuan (Silk Road - Fairy above Magao Sanctuary) 1996 back
5 Yuan (Silk Road - Fairy above Magao Sanctuary) 1996 photo
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5 Yuan Silk Road - Fairy above Magao Sanctuary

1996 year
Silver (.900) 22.22 g 36 mm
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
Silver (.900)
Weight
22.22 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#163832
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Fairy above Magao Sanctuary, denomination upper right

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously known as y605

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a fairy hovering above the Magao Sanctuary, which is a famous Buddhist cave temple in China. The design is meant to represent the fusion of Buddhist and Taoist beliefs, and it is said to bring good luck and prosperity to those who possess the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  15000 - - - - - -

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