China 5 yuan Fairy Tales Charachters Unicorn Horse proof silver coin 1997

The China 5 Yuan 1997 “Fairy Tales Characters – Unicorn” silver coin is part of a charming commemorative series dedicated to mythical and fairy-tale imagery. Issued by the People’s Republic of China, this coin blends traditional symbolism, fantasy, and refined modern engraving in an elegant proof format.

The reverse presents a graceful unicorn depicted in mid-stride, with one foreleg raised, conveying motion and lightness. The animal features a long spiraled horn, flowing mane, and extended tail, all rendered with smooth contours and frosted relief. Around the unicorn are numerous small cloud motifs scattered across the mirrored field, enhancing the magical atmosphere. Along the upper rim appear Chinese characters identifying the fairy-tale theme, accompanied by the English word “UNICORN.” The denomination “5 元” is placed below the figure.

The obverse displays a dramatic Chinese dragon soaring among stylized clouds. The dragon’s scaled body, claws, whiskers, horns, and expressive head are finely detailed, with curling clouds and flame-like elements surrounding it. Below the dragon appears a smaller mythical creature, reinforcing the folklore theme. The country name in Chinese characters curves along the rim, with the year 1997 placed on the lower left side. The polished background contrasts strongly with the frosted devices.

Struck in silver with a Proof finish, this coin is an appealing collectible for those interested in mythology, fantasy art, and Chinese modern commemorative issues.

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