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5 Yuan (1983–Date) — Values & Key Dates · LuckyCoin
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5 Yuan

Spanning 1983 to the present day, the 5 Yuan catalog contains 208 year-and-mintmark variants.

1983 Marco Polo
1983 Marco Polo
Proof
1984 High Jump
1984 High Jump
Proof
1984 Kneeling Soldier
1984 Kneeling Soldier
Proof
1984 Officer
1984 Officer
Proof
1984 Soldier with Horse
1984 Soldier with Horse
Proof
1984 General
1984 General
Proof
1985 Lao Zi
1985 Lao Zi
Proof
1985 Sun Wu
1985 Sun Wu
Proof
1985 Qu Yuan
1985 Qu Yuan
Proof
1985 Chen Sheng & Wu Guang
1985 Chen Sheng & Wu Guang
Proof
1986 1986 FIFA World Cup - One Player
1986 1986 FIFA World Cup - One Player
Proof
1986 1986 FIFA World Cup - Two Players
1986 1986 FIFA World Cup - Two Players
Proof
1986 Sima Qian
1986 Sima Qian
Proof
1986 Zhang Heng
1986 Zhang Heng
Proof
1986 Cai Lun
1986 Cai Lun
Proof
1986 Zu Chong Zhi
1986 Zu Chong Zhi
Proof
1986 International Year of Peace
1986 International Year of Peace
Proof
1986 Empress of China
1986 Empress of China
Specimen
1987 Song Zan Gan Bu
1987 Song Zan Gan Bu
Proof
1987 Li Chun
1987 Li Chun
Proof
1987 Li Bai
1987 Li Bai
Proof
1987 Du Fu
1987 Du Fu
Proof
1988 Downhill Skiing
1988 Downhill Skiing
Proof
1988 Hurdling
1988 Hurdling
Proof
1988 Sailboat Racing
1988 Sailboat Racing
Proof
1988 Fencing
1988 Fencing
Proof
1988 Su Shi
1988 Su Shi
Proof
1988 Li Qingzhao
1988 Li Qingzhao
Proof
1988 Bi Sheng
1988 Bi Sheng
Proof
1988 Yue Fei
1988 Yue Fei
Proof
1989 1990 FIFA World Cup
1989 1990 FIFA World Cup
Proof
1989 Hu Bi Lie
1989 Hu Bi Lie
Proof
1989 Guan Hanqing
1989 Guan Hanqing
Proof
1989 Guo Shoujing
1989 Guo Shoujing
Proof
1989 Huang Dao Po
1989 Huang Dao Po
Proof
1989 70th Ann Saving the Children Fund
1989 70th Ann Saving the Children Fund
Specimen
1990 Elephant
1990 Elephant
Proof
1990 Rhinoceros
1990 Rhinoceros
Proof
1990 Winged Creature
1990 Winged Creature
Proof
1990 Leopard
1990 Leopard
Proof
1990 1990 FIFA World Cup - Two Players
1990 1990 FIFA World Cup - Two Players
Proof
1990 1990 FIFA World Cup - Goalie
1990 1990 FIFA World Cup - Goalie
Proof
1990 Li Zicheng
1990 Li Zicheng
Proof
1990 Li Shizhen
1990 Li Shizhen
Proof
1990 Zheng He
1990 Zheng He
Proof
1990 Luo Guanzhong
1990 Luo Guanzhong
Proof
1990 Taiwan Scenery - Bridges
1990 Taiwan Scenery - Bridges
Proof
1990 Taiwan Scenery - Pondside Pavillion
1990 Taiwan Scenery - Pondside Pavillion
Proof
1990 Taiwan Scenery - Pagoda
1990 Taiwan Scenery - Pagoda
Proof
1990 Taiwan Scenery - Hillside
1990 Taiwan Scenery - Hillside
Proof
1991 Song Yingxing
1991 Song Yingxing
Proof
1991 Cao Xueqin
1991 Cao Xueqin
Proof
1991 Lin Zexu
1991 Lin Zexu
Proof
1991 Hong Xiuquan
1991 Hong Xiuquan
Proof
1992 Ship Building - Piedfort
1992 Ship Building - Piedfort
Proof
1992 Compass - Piedfort
1992 Compass - Piedfort
Proof
1992 Seismograph - Piedfort
1992 Seismograph - Piedfort
Proof
1992 Kite Flying - Piedfort
1992 Kite Flying - Piedfort
Proof
1992 Bronze Age Urn - Piedfort
1992 Bronze Age Urn - Piedfort
Proof
1992 Ship Building
1992 Ship Building
Proof
1992 Compass
1992 Compass
Proof
1992 Seismograph
1992 Seismograph
Proof
1992 Kite Flying
1992 Kite Flying
Proof
1992 Bronze Age Urn
1992 Bronze Age Urn
Proof
1992 Wang Zhaojun
1992 Wang Zhaojun
Proof
1992 Hua Mulan
1992 Hua Mulan
Proof
1992 Cai Wenji
1992 Cai Wenji
Proof
1992 Xiao Chuo
1992 Xiao Chuo
Proof
1992 Zheng Chenggong
1992 Zheng Chenggong
Proof
1992 Bighorn Sheep
1992 Bighorn Sheep
Proof
1992 Panther
1992 Panther
Proof
1992 Deer
1992 Deer
Proof
1992 Changzin Lantern
1992 Changzin Lantern
Proof
1992 United Nations Environmental Protection
1992 United Nations Environmental Protection
Proof
1992 Marco Polo
1992 Marco Polo
Proof
1993 Definition of Zero
1993 Definition of Zero
Proof
1993 Yin Yang
1993 Yin Yang
Proof
1993 Stirrups
1993 Stirrups
Proof
1993 Umbrella
1993 Umbrella
Proof
1993 Terracotta Army
1993 Terracotta Army
Proof
1993 Zhou Enlai
1993 Zhou Enlai
Proof
1993 Zhu De
1993 Zhu De
Proof
1993 Liu Shaoqi
1993 Liu Shaoqi
Proof
1993 Li Dachao
1993 Li Dachao
Proof
1993 Kuan Yin - Mudra
1993 Kuan Yin - Mudra
Specimen
1993 Kuan Yin - Seated
1993 Kuan Yin - Seated
Specimen
1993 Ox Lantern
1993 Ox Lantern
Proof
1993 Human Lantern
1993 Human Lantern
Proof
1993 Pig Statue
1993 Pig Statue
Proof
1993 Horse Statue
1993 Horse Statue
Proof
1993 De Yue Mansion
1993 De Yue Mansion
Proof
1993 Zhi Nan Temple
1993 Zhi Nan Temple
Proof
1993 Da Cheng Hall
1993 Da Cheng Hall
Proof
1993 Buddha Statue
1993 Buddha Statue
Proof
1993 Temple at Mount Song
1993 Temple at Mount Song
Proof
1994 First Record of Comets
1994 First Record of Comets
Proof
1994 Tuned Bells
1994 Tuned Bells
Proof
1994 Silken Fabric
1994 Silken Fabric
Proof
1994 Chain Pumps
1994 Chain Pumps
Proof
1994 Masts for Sailing
1994 Masts for Sailing
Proof
1994 Kuan Yin with Bottle
1994 Kuan Yin with Bottle
Proof
1994 Kuan Yin Standing
1994 Kuan Yin Standing
Proof
1994 Kuan Yin Holding Child
1994 Kuan Yin Holding Child
Proof
1994 Kuan Yin Seated
1994 Kuan Yin Seated
Proof
1994 Unicorn
1994 Unicorn
Proof
1995 Canon and Gunpowder
1995 Canon and Gunpowder
Proof
1995 Pottery
1995 Pottery
Proof
1995 Individual Block Printing
1995 Individual Block Printing
Proof
1995 Acupuncture
1995 Acupuncture
Proof
1995 Chinese Chess
1995 Chinese Chess
Proof
1995 Sea Goddess
1995 Sea Goddess
Proof
1995 Kuan Yin with Lotus
1995 Kuan Yin with Lotus
Proof
1995 Kuan Yin with Scepter
1995 Kuan Yin with Scepter
Proof
1995 Kuan Yin with Bowl
1995 Kuan Yin with Bowl
Proof
1995 Kuan Yin with Wheel
1995 Kuan Yin with Wheel
Proof
1995 Unicorn
1995 Unicorn
Proof
1995 Peking Opera
1995 Peking Opera
Proof
1995 Tang Taizong
1995 Tang Taizong
Proof
1995 Lion Dance
1995 Lion Dance
Proof
1995 Mencius
1995 Mencius
Proof
1995 Pagoda of Six Harmonies
1995 Pagoda of Six Harmonies
Proof
1995 Silk Spinning
1995 Silk Spinning
Proof
1995 Silk Trading
1995 Silk Trading
Proof
1995 Camel
1995 Camel
Proof
1995 Dancing
1995 Dancing
Proof
1996 Kuan Yin - Silver Lotus Piedfort
1996 Kuan Yin - Silver Lotus Piedfort
1996 Kuan Yin - Silver Twig & Vase Piedfort
1996 Kuan Yin - Silver Twig & Vase Piedfort
Proof
1996 Kuan Yin - Silver Lotus
1996 Kuan Yin - Silver Lotus
Proof
1996 Kuan Yin - Silver Twig & Vase
1996 Kuan Yin - Silver Twig & Vase
Proof
1996 Kuan Yin - Gold Twig & Vase
1996 Kuan Yin - Gold Twig & Vase
Specimen
1996 Horse Cart
1996 Horse Cart
Proof
1996 Musical Instrument
1996 Musical Instrument
Proof
1996 Sailing Ship
1996 Sailing Ship
Proof
1996 Suspension Bridge
1996 Suspension Bridge
Proof
1996 Astronomical Clock
1996 Astronomical Clock
Proof
1996 Unicorn - Silver
1996 Unicorn - Silver
Specimen
1996 Unicorn - Gold
1996 Unicorn - Gold
Specimen
1996 Unicorn - Platinum
1996 Unicorn - Platinum
Specimen
1996 Musicians on Camel
1996 Musicians on Camel
Proof
1996 Fairy Above Mogao Sanctuary
1996 Fairy Above Mogao Sanctuary
Proof
1996 Historic Sculptures
1996 Historic Sculptures
Proof
1996 Caravan Route Market Scene
1996 Caravan Route Market Scene
Proof
1997 Auspicious Matters - Silver Piedfort
1997 Auspicious Matters - Silver Piedfort
Proof
1997 Auspicious Matters - Silver
1997 Auspicious Matters - Silver
Proof
1997 Auspicious Matters - Silver Colorized
1997 Auspicious Matters - Silver Colorized
Proof
1997 Auspicious Matters - Gold
1997 Auspicious Matters - Gold
Proof
1997 Kuan Yin - Twig Left
1997 Kuan Yin - Twig Left
Proof
1997 Kuan Yin - Twig Right
1997 Kuan Yin - Twig Right
Proof
1997 Kuan Yin - Holding Jug
1997 Kuan Yin - Holding Jug
Specimen
1997 Unicorn
1997 Unicorn
Specimen
1997 Bao He Palace
1997 Bao He Palace
Proof
1997 Acrobatics
1997 Acrobatics
Proof
1997 Genghis Khan
1997 Genghis Khan
Proof
1997 Zhuangzi
1997 Zhuangzi
Proof
1997 Peking Opera
1997 Peking Opera
Proof
1997 Camels Entering Gate
1997 Camels Entering Gate
Proof
1997 Statue in a Niche
1997 Statue in a Niche
Proof
1997 People Inspecting Cloth
1997 People Inspecting Cloth
Proof
1997 Musicians and Dancer
1997 Musicians and Dancer
Proof
1998 Kuan Yin with Branch
1998 Kuan Yin with Branch
Proof
1998 Kuan Yin Praying
1998 Kuan Yin Praying
Proof
1998 Auspicious Matters - Silver
1998 Auspicious Matters - Silver
Proof
1998 Auspicious Matters - Colorized
1998 Auspicious Matters - Colorized
Proof
2007 2007 Special Olympic World Summer Games
2007 2007 Special Olympic World Summer Games
Proof
2014 Golf
2014 Golf
Proof
2014 Rugby
2014 Rugby
Proof
2014 Hangzhou West Lake - Winter
2014 Hangzhou West Lake - Winter
Proof
2014 Hangzhou West Lake - Spring
2014 Hangzhou West Lake - Spring
Proof
2014 Hangzhou West Lake - Summer
2014 Hangzhou West Lake - Summer
Proof
2014 Hangzhou West Lake - Autumn
2014 Hangzhou West Lake - Autumn
Proof
2015 70th Ann Changchun Film Festival - Wonderland
2015 70th Ann Changchun Film Festival - Wonderland
Proof
2015 70th Ann Changchun Film Festival - Gate
2015 70th Ann Changchun Film Festival - Gate
Proof
2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit
2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit
Proof
2017 Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation
2017 Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation
Proof
2017 BRICS Xiamen Summit
2017 BRICS Xiamen Summit
Proof
2017 90th Ann PLA - Army
2017 90th Ann PLA - Army
Proof
2017 90th Ann PLA - Navy
2017 90th Ann PLA - Navy
Proof
2017 90th Ann PLA - Air Force
2017 90th Ann PLA - Air Force
Proof
2017 90th Ann PLA - Rocket Force
2017 90th Ann PLA - Rocket Force
Proof
2017 90th Ann PLA - Strategic Support Force
2017 90th Ann PLA - Strategic Support Force
Proof
2017 Huangmei Opera - Weeding Garden
2017 Huangmei Opera - Weeding Garden
Proof
2017 Huangmei Opera - Lantern Festival
2017 Huangmei Opera - Lantern Festival
Proof
2018 Chinese Master Artisan
2018 Chinese Master Artisan
Proof
2018 70th Ann Renminbi
2018 70th Ann Renminbi
Proof
2019 Swimming
2019 Swimming
Proof
2019 Javelin
2019 Javelin
Proof
2019 Obstacle Run
2019 Obstacle Run
Proof
2019 Parachuting
2019 Parachuting
Proof
2019 Mount Taishan
2019 Mount Taishan
Proof
2020 600th Ann Forbidden City - (1/3)
2020 600th Ann Forbidden City - (1/3)
Proof
2020 600th Ann Forbidden City - (2/3)
2020 600th Ann Forbidden City - (2/3)
Proof
2020 600th Ann Forbidden City - (3/3)
2020 600th Ann Forbidden City - (3/3)
Proof
2020 Mount Wuyi
2020 Mount Wuyi
Proof
2021 Chinese Master Artisan
2021 Chinese Master Artisan
Proof
2021 UN Biodiversity Conference
2021 UN Biodiversity Conference
Proof
2021 Auspicious Culture
2021 Auspicious Culture
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Hockey
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Hockey
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Skating
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Skating
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Nordic Combined Skiing
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Nordic Combined Skiing
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Alpine Skiing
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Alpine Skiing
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Biathlon
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Biathlon
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Figure Skating
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Figure Skating
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Freestyle Skating
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Freestyle Skating
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Silver Short Track Speed Skating
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Silver Short Track Speed Skating
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Gold Short Track Speed Skating
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Gold Short Track Speed Skating
Proof
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Curling
2022 24th Olympic Winter Games - Curling
Proof
2022 Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games
2022 Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games
Proof
2022 Auspicious Culture
2022 Auspicious Culture
Proof

Other China bullion commemoratives series

  • 35 Yuan1979–1981
  • 400 Yuan1979–1981
  • 450 Yuan1979
  • Yuan1980–1982
  • 15 Yuan1980
  • 20 Yuan1980–2015
  • 30 Yuan1980
  • 250 Yuan1980
  • 300 Yuan1980–
  • 200 Yuan1981–
  • 800 Yuan1981
  • 25 Yuan1982–2000
  • 5 Jiao1983–1990
  • 10 Yuan1983–
  • 100 Yuan1983–

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the 5 Yuan minted?
The 5 Yuan was minted by China from 1983 to the present day.
  • 50 Yuan1986–
  • 150 Yuan1989–
  • 1500 Yuan1989–1993
  • 3 Yuan1992–
  • 2000 Yuan1992–
  • 500 Yuan1993–2000
  • 30000 Yuan2000
  • 100000 Yuan2008
  • 10000 Yuan2009–
  • 80 Yuan2017–
  • 2 Yuan2020–
  • 600 Yuan2020–