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5 Yuan Song Zan Gan Bu
1987 year| Silver (.900) | 22.22 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#58520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Princess Chen Wen and Song Zan Gan Bu strolling to left, denomination at left
Script: Chinese
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1987 People's Republic of China 5 Yuan (Song Zan Gan Bu) silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Song Zan Gan Bu, a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar, while the reverse side features an intricate pattern of the Eight Trigrams, which are symbols from the ancient Chinese divination text, the I Ching. This design not only highlights China's religious and philosophical traditions but also adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal, making it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Song Zan Gan Bu) 1987 coin.
