China 5 yuan Seoul Olympic Games Sailboat Racing proof silver coin 1988

The China 5 Yuan 1988 Sailboat Racing silver proof coin, issued for the Seoul Olympic Games, celebrates competitive sailing as part of the official Olympic sports program. Released by the People’s Republic of China, this coin reflects the dynamic spirit of international competition and modern sports design.

The reverse features a stylized sailboat racing across textured waves, captured in a strong diagonal composition that conveys speed and wind power. The main sail is fully billowed, with sharp angular lines and visible sail panels, while a smaller auxiliary sail appears behind. The hull cuts through the water, with layered wave patterns beneath emphasizing motion. Along the left side are the Olympic rings with a small emblem above, the denomination “5 元,” and the date 1988. Chinese inscriptions curve along the upper rim, identifying the Olympic sailing theme.

The obverse presents the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China suspended beneath radiating curved lines, resembling wind, sails, or abstract banners. The emblem is detailed with five stars above Tiananmen Gate, surrounded by a wreath. Below, Chinese inscriptions identify the issuing country, with the date 1988 placed at the bottom. The mirrored proof background contrasts sharply with the frosted relief, enhancing depth and clarity.

Struck in silver with a Proof finish, this coin is a strong representative of China’s Olympic commemorative issues and appeals to collectors of sports, sailing, and modern Olympic history.

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