5 Yuan (Zhang Heng) 1986 front 5 Yuan (Zhang Heng) 1986 back
5 Yuan (Zhang Heng) 1986 photo
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5 Yuan Zhang Heng

1986 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
1986
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58506
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Zhang Heng, an astronomer, facing left, denomination lower right

Script: Chinese

Lettering: 5元

Translation: 5 Yuan

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1986 Zhang Heng 5 Yuan silver coin from the People's Republic of China is that it features an image of Zhang Heng, a famous Chinese scientist and inventor who lived during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). Zhang Heng is best known for his invention of the first seismograph, which could detect the direction and distance of earthquakes. The coin's design honors his contributions to science and technology.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1986  30000 - - - - - -

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