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5 Yuan Unicorn
1996 year| Platinum (.999) | 1.5552 g | - |
| Issuer | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Yuan (5元, 伍圓) 5 CNY = USD 0.71 |
| Currency | Second Rénmínbì (1955-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 1.5552 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#164569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head of western unicorn, right, denomination at right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Previously known as y740aInteresting fact
The 1996 People's Republic of China Unicorn 5 Yuan platinum coin features a unique design, with a unicorn standing on a hill, surrounded by a traditional Chinese landscape. The obverse side of the coin features the national emblem of China, while the reverse side features the unicorn design. This coin is considered rare and valuable among collectors, with a limited mintage of only 15,000 pieces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yuan (Unicorn) 1996 coin.
