5 Yuan (Yin Yang; Silver Bullion) 1993 front 5 Yuan (Yin Yang; Silver Bullion) 1993 back
5 Yuan (Yin Yang; Silver Bullion) 1993 photo
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5 Yuan Yin Yang; Silver Bullion

1993 year
Silver (.900) 22.22 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
People's Republic of China
Period
People's Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
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
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#162229
Rarity index
90%

Interesting fact

The Yin Yang; Silver Bullion 5 Yuan coin from the People's Republic of China, minted in 1993, has a unique design that represents the ancient Chinese concept of yin and yang. The coin's obverse features the Chinese character for "yin" in the shape of a silver circle, while the reverse features the character for "yang" in the shape of a gold circle. This design symbolizes the harmony and balance between the two opposing forces in the universe, according to traditional Chinese philosophy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  15000 - - - - - -

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