1986 Empress of China 5 Yuan Silver Coin (w/Box & COA)

### 1986 Empress of China 5 Yuan Silver Coin (w/Box & COA) Celebrate Chinese heritage and artistic beauty with the **1986 Empress of China 5 Yuan Silver Coin (with Box & COA)** - a remarkable numismatic treasure that captures the elegance and grace of one of history’s most iconic figures. Struck by the Shenyang Mint in .900 fine silver, this exquisite commemorative coin honors Empress Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to ascend the imperial throne in her own right. Each coin comes presented in its original display box with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), ensuring its provenance and collectible integrity. In 1866, the legendary Great Tea Race unfolded, an unofficial competition among 16 tea-laden ships racing from China to London to deliver the season’s first harvest. Only four sleek clippers completed the 15,000-mile voyage in under 90 days, while the rest took over 120. The Baltimore Clipper, featured on the coin’s reverse, was an American-built vessel originally designed to outrun the British fleet during the Revolutionary War. Its advanced design — a sleek hull and expansive sails, gave it unmatched speed, earning the term “clipper.” The winning ship received a bonus of one pound sterling per ton of cargo, with the captain earning a share of the profits, marking one of the most thrilling maritime contests of the 19th century. **Specifications:** - **Limited mintage of 90,000** - Made from .900 fine silver, with a weight of 0.7697 troy oz - Brilliant Uncirculated Condition - Denomination: 5 Yuan - Minted in Shenyang Mint - Includes original mint display box and Certificate of Authenticity - **Obverse:** Features the Great Wall of China along with the year of mintage - **Reverse:** Depicts the Empress of China, the first American ship to make a trade voyage to China. Denomination below The **1986 Empress of China 5 Yuan Silver Coin (w/Box & COA)** is more than a commemorative collectible — it’s a piece of history that celebrates leadership, culture, and the enduring artistry of Chinese coinage. Whether for investment, education, or admiration, this coin stands as a timeless tribute to one of the world’s most extraordinary rulers. **You may also like:** - [**2003 1 oz Chinese Silver Panda 10 Yuan .999 Fine BU**](file:///2003-1-oz-chinese-silver-panda-10-yuan-999-fine-bu) - [**2020 1 oz China Antiqued Water Dragon Silver Dollar Restrike**](file:///2020-1-oz-china-antiqued-water-dragon-silver-dollar-restrike) - [**1988 12 oz Chinese Lunar Dragon 100 Yuan Proof Silver Coin (Scruffy)**](file:///1988-12-oz-chinese-lunar-dragon-100-yuan-proof-silver-coin-scruffy)