Taiwan 5 Yuan (Chiang Kai-shek)

Republic of China (Taiwan) · 1981 (Republic Era Year 70)

A silver-colored circulating coin featuring the portrait of Chiang Kai-shek on one side and the denomination within a decorative border on the other.

Country: Republic of China (Taiwan)
Year: 1981 (Republic Era Year 70)
Denomination: 5 Yuan (New Taiwan Dollar)
Metal: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

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Overview

A silver-colored circulating coin featuring the portrait of Chiang Kai-shek on one side and the denomination within a decorative border on the other.

Historical significance

This coin represents the standard circulation currency of the Republic of China (Taiwan) during the late 20th century. Year 70 (1981) marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the ROC.

Obverse (front)

Portrait of Chiang Kai-shek facing left. Above him are the Chinese characters 中華民國七十年 (Republic of China Year 70).

Reverse (back)

Large Chinese characters 五圓 (5 Yuan) and the Arabic numeral 5, surrounded by a ring of traditional decorative scepter-head (Ruyi) patterns.

Estimated value

$0.20 - $1.00 USD (Face value is approximately $0.16 USD)

What drives this coin's value

Most influenced by copper/nickel commodity value and exchange rate; collector value is negligible unless in perfect uncirculated condition.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (shows significant circulation wear and some scratches, particularly on the relief areas).

Mintage & rarity

Very high mintage; extremely common in circulation and among world coin collectors.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic coins will be non-magnetic and have crisp, sharp lettering on the date. Counterfeits of this low-denomination coin are rare.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor die rotations or striking errors exist but do not carry significant premiums for this specific date and denomination accurately identified in the image provided (Year 70).

Similar coins

The 1 Yuan and 10 Yuan coins of the same era look similar but differ in size and denominations; the earlier 'Junk' silver coins also featured different portraits.