5 Yuan (Sun Moon Lake) 2004 front 5 Yuan (Sun Moon Lake) 2004 back
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5 Yuan Sun Moon Lake

2004 year
Brass 12.8 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2004
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Brass
Weight
12.8 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32635
Rarity index
39%

Reverse

View of Treasure island in Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
5元
宝岛台湾一日月潭

Translation:
5 yuan
Treasure island of Taiwan - Sun Moon Lake

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Sun Moon Lake coin is a circulating commemorative coin issued by the People's Republic of China in 2004 to celebrate the scenic beauty of Sun Moon Lake, which is located in the mountains of central Taiwan. The coin features an image of the lake on one side and the national emblem of China on the other. It's made of brass and weighs 12.8 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it's one of the few commemorative coins issued by China that features a natural landscape from Taiwan, which is a nod to the country's rich cultural and natural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  - - - - - -

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