5 Yuan (The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City) 2020 front 5 Yuan (The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City) 2020 back
5 Yuan (The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City) 2020 photo
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5 Yuan The 600th Anniversary of the Forbidden City

2020 year
Silver (.999) 15 g -
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71
Currency
Second Rénmínbì (1955-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15 g
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#317656
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe Dian), adorned with auspicious clouds and the foundation platform.

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 5

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique design, featuring the Forbidden City's main entrance, Tiananmen Gate, on one side and the national emblem of China on the other. The coin's design is intended to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural heritage, and its release marked the 600th anniversary of the Forbidden City, which was built in 1420 as the imperial palace of the Ming dynasty.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  300000 - - - - - -

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