5 Yuan Unicorn
1996 year| Gold (.999) | 1.56 g | 14 mm |
| 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 | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Head of western unicorn, right, denomination at right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
UNICORN
5元
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Chinese Unicorn series was a short-run limited edition of coins and sets released by the China Mint between the years of 1994 and 1997, produced in various sizes of platinum varieties, bimetallic coins, and gold and silver proofs.The unicorn is a horned mythical creature of good fortune, and on the coins both an eastern and western depiction are to be seen. In traditional Chinese culture the Qilin is a magical creature of good omen and a bringer of prosperity. It has the head of a dragon with the antlers of a deer, the scales of a fish, the hooves of an ox, and the tail of a lion. Originally during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the Qilin was associated with the giraffe. This was at the time when giraffes had first been brought back from Africa by the famous eunuch admiral Zhenghe (1371-1433). https://www.chinesecoins.com/search/unicorn-coins/
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Interesting fact
The 1996 Unicorn 5 Yuan coin from the People's Republic of China is a unique and rare coin that features a unicorn on its obverse side, while the reverse side features the national emblem of China. One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a very low mintage of only 10,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
