The “Red Book” set is a popular series of Chinese commemorative 5-yuan coins dedicated to rare or protected animals. These coins were issued between 1993 and 1999 and remain highly sought after by collectors. <\/p>\n
Set contents:
\n 1. 1993 – The panda is one of the most recognizable symbols of China.
\n2. 1995 – The golden monkey is a rare species of monkey that lives in the high mountain forests of China.
\n3. 1996 – Baiju Dolphin – a freshwater dolphin that is endangered.
\n4. 1996 – Tiger is a large predator, a symbol of wild nature and one of the rare species of mammals.
\n5. 1997 – Red-billed ibis – a rare waterfowl with a reddish beak.
\n6. 1997 – The red-crowned crane is a large bird, a symbol of longevity and prosperity in the culture of East Asia.
\n7. 1998 – The Chinese alligator is a rare freshwater crocodile-like species that is almost extinct in the wild.
\n8. 1998 – Long-eared pheasant – a rare bird with characteristic brown “ears”.
\n9. 1999 – The Blue Crane is a large and brightly coloured butterfly of the Papilionidae family.
\n10. 1999 – Sturgeon is a large fish, many species of which are endangered.<\/p>\n
The obverse of each coin depicts the national emblem of China and the year of issue.<\/p>\n
Denomination: 5 CNY *10
\n Weight: 13.5g *10
\n Diameter: 32 mm
\n Metal: copper<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":174029,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[4268,4373],"product_tag":[],"giftcard-category":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-174035","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-collectible","7":"product_cat-chinese-yuan","8":"product_shipping_class-economy-en","9":"pa_country-china","10":"pa_quality-mark-uncirculated","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n