5 Yuan (Silk Road - Musicians and dancer) 1997 front 5 Yuan (Silk Road - Musicians and dancer) 1997 back
5 Yuan (Silk Road - Musicians and dancer) 1997 photo
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5 Yuan Silk Road - Musicians and dancer

1997 year
Silver (.900) 22 g 36 mm
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
Silver (.900)
Weight
22 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#164301
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Musicians and dancer

Script: Chinese

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Yuan (Silk Road - Musicians and dancer) 1997 from People's Republic of China is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Chinese musician playing a pipa, a stringed instrument that has been a symbol of Chinese culture for centuries. The reverse side features a dancer performing a traditional Chinese dance, surrounded by intricate designs and patterns that reflect the country's artistic traditions. The coin's design is a celebration of China's rich cultural history and its significance in the Silk Road, a network of trade routes that connected China to the rest of the world for centuries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  15000 - - - - - -

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