Chinese Silver Coin Information

People's Republic of China has officially issued hundreds of silver coins during the last 30 years.  Many of them are favored by coin collectors around the world.  In this site, you will find information about some most collectible Chinese silver coins, which have been seen of soaring demand in the recent years.

1. Scientific and Technical Inventions and Discoveries of Ancient China Proof Silver Commemorative Coins

• 1st Issue -- 1992 5 22g silver coins set I features Compass, Navigation & Ship building, Seismograph, kite and Cast Copper Technique.  Each coin is 36mm in diameter, 22g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5Yuan in face value.  15000 sets were minted at ShenYang Mint.  5 1kilo silver coins set II.  Each coin is 100mm in diameter, 1kilo in weight, 99.9% in fineness and 200 Yuan in face value.  Only 250 sets were minted at GuoBao Mint.  2 15g silver coins set III features Paper Invention and Bronze Coinage.  Each coin is 30mm in diameter, 15g in weight, 90% in fineness and 3 Yuan in face value.  20000 sets were minted at ShenYang Mint.  There was also a 5oz silver coin minted, which features Compass.  It is 70mm in diameter, 5oz in weight, 99.9% in fineness and 50 Yuan in face value.  3000 pcs were minted at GuoBao Mint.
• 2nd Issue -- 1993 5 22g silver coins set features Horse pedal, Tai Ji, the use of Zero, the invention of Umbrella and Burial figures of warriors and horses in Han Dynasty.  Each coin is 36mm in diameter, 22g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5 Yuan in face value.  15000 sets were minted at ShenYang Mint.  There were 2 5oz silver coins in this issue, which are Tai Ji and the use of Zero.  Both are 70mm in diameter, 99.9% in fineness and 50 Yuan in face value.  1000 5oz Tai Ji were minted, and 3000 for the use of Zero at ShenYang Mint.  A 1oz silver BU Tai Ji was also minted in this year.  It is 40mm in diameter, 99.9% in fineness, 10 Yuan in face value and the mintage is unknown at ShenYang Mint.
• 3rd Issue -- 1994 5 22g silver coins set features Silk, Ship Mast, Chime, Comet discovery and Keel Vehicle.  Each coin is 36mm in diameter, 22g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5 Yuan in face value.  15000 sets were minted at ShenYang Mint.
• 4th Issue -- 1995 5 22g silver coins set features Acupuncture, Chinaware, Gunpowder, Chinese Chess and Printing method.  Each coin is 36mm in diameter, 22g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5 Yuan in face value.  15000 sets were minted at ShenYang Mint.
• 5th Issue -- 1996 5 22g silver coins set features Harness, Cable Bridge, Ancient Chinese Musical Instrument, Ship Rudder and Astronomical Clock.  Each coin is 36mm in diameter, 22g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5 Yuan in face value.  15000 sets were minted at ShenYang Mint.

2. Chinese Traditional Culture Proof Silver Commemorative Coins

• 1st Issue -- 1995 5 22g silver coins set I features Emperor Taitsung of Tang, the Lion Dance, Liu He Pagodar, Mencius and Peking Opera art.  Each coin is 36mm in diameter, 22g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5 Yuan in face value.  20000 sets were minted at ShenYang Mint.  A 15g silver coin features The Great Wall was also minted.  It is 30mm in diameter, 15g in weight, 90% in fineness and 3 Yuan in face value.  30000 pcs were minted at ShenYang Mint. 
• 2nd Issue -- 1997 5 22g silver coins set features Genghis Khan, Acrobatics, Monkey Sun Wu Kong, Bao He Palace and Zhuang-Zi.  Each coin is 36mm in diameter, 22g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5 Yuan in face value.  35000 sets were minted at ShenYang Mint.

3. China Unearthed Artifacts (Bronze Ware) Commemorative Proof Silver Coins

• 1st Issue -- There is no silver coin sets were minted.
• 2nd Issue -- 1992 4 15g silver coins set.  Each coin is 33mm in diameter, 15g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5 Yuan in face value.  3000 sets were minted at Shanghai Mint.
• 3rd Issue -- 1993 4 15g silver coins set.  Each coin is 33mm in diameter, 15g in weight, 90% in fineness and 5 Yuan in face value.  2000 sets were minted at Shanghai Mint.