5 Jiao, China

5 Jiao, China, 1991-2001 obverse image5 Jiao, China, 1991-2001 reverse image
5 Jiao coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    China flagChina
  • Years of Minting:
    1991-2001
  • Period:
    People's Republic (1949-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
5 Jiao Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$25.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Jiao Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Prunus mume blossom (also known as Chinese plum or Japanese apricot), value in Chinese and Piniyin

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

China's emblem: Tian'anmen, "Gate of Heavenly Peace", gate to the forbidden city, 5 stars above it. The text reads "People's Republic of China

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Alternating reeded and smooth segments (6 sets of 8 reeds)

5 Jiao Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ZHONGHUA RENMIN GONGHEGUO 中华人民共和国 2000

Reverse:

5 角 WU JIAO

5 Jiao Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass

Size

5 Jiao sizes
  • Weight:3.8 g
  • Diameter:20.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.67 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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