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5 Yuan Song Yingxing
1991 year| Silver (.900) | 22.22 g | 36.0 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| 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 | 36.0 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Yuan (Song Yingxing) 1991 from People's Republic of China made of Silver (.900) weighing 22.22 g is that it features an image of Song Yingxing, a renowned Chinese scientist and encyclopedist who lived during the Ming dynasty. He is best known for his work "Tiangong Kaiwu," which translates to "Exploiting the Works of Nature and Man," and it covers a wide range of topics including agriculture, medicine, mathematics, and astronomy. The coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Song Yingxing's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Song Yingxing) 1991 coin.
