China 5 yuan 1st Premier Chou En-Lai proof silver coin 1993

The China 5 Yuan 1993 silver coin commemorating the 1st Premier Chou En-Lai honors one of the most influential figures in modern Chinese history. Issued by the People’s Republic of China, this proof coin combines refined portrait art with strong historical symbolism.

The reverse features a dignified half-length portrait of Chou En-Lai facing right. He is depicted wearing traditional-style attire, with carefully modeled facial features, calm expression, and realistic folds of fabric. His right hand holds a draped garment, adding depth and natural movement to the composition. Behind the portrait appears a stylized mountainous landscape rendered in relief, while Chinese calligraphy is placed above. Along the right rim are the years “1898–1968,” marking his lifetime. The denomination “5 元” is positioned on the left within the mirrored field.

The obverse displays the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China with five stars above Tiananmen Gate, encircled by a wreath. The country name in Chinese characters runs along the upper rim, with the date 1993 placed below. Decorative floral elements appear on both sides of the lower field, enhancing the balanced design. The deep mirrored proof surface creates strong contrast with frosted devices.

Struck in silver with a Proof finish, this coin represents an important political and historical theme within China’s modern commemorative coinage, appealing to collectors of portrait issues and 20th-century history.

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