Taiwan (1974) 5 yuan

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is from a type struck 1970-81 in Taiwan. This type is common and depicts Chiang Kai-Shek, who ruled the island 1949-75. In 1981, the size was reduced.

Recorded mintage: 418,068,000.

Specification: 9.5 g, copper-nickel, 29 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y548.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• year 62 (1973) 5 yuan, struck in gold
• year 64 (1975) yuan
• year 65 (1976) 2000 yuan, 90th Birthday of Chiang Kai-shek
• year 70 (1981) 5 yuan, small size
• Coins and currency dated 1974