Obverse. Photo © Colnect
  • 5 Yuan 1986, KM# 148, China, People's Republic, International Year of Peace
  • 5 Yuan 1986, KM# 148, China, People's Republic, International Year of Peace
Description

The United Nations General Assembly declared 1986 as the International Year of Peace. The objective of the International Year of Peace is to devote a specific time to concentrate the efforts of the United Nations and its Member States to promote the ideals of peace and give evidence of their commitment to peace in all viable ways.

Obverse

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

中华人民共和国
1986

Reverse

Sitting woman with streched right arm between four peace doves, value 5 Yuan, topic: International Year of Peace.

5元
国際和平年

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.9250
Weight 18.61 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPMC)

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