Part of Inventions and Discoveries Series. Commemorates Chinese invention of the compass sometime between 480-221 BC; the compass is considered one of the four greatest Chinese inventions. It works by placing a magnetized spoon on a square earthplate; the handle of the spoon points south. This gem proof coin is minted from 22 grams of 900 fine silver. Scarce, only 15,000 made. Rare opportunity to acquire this coin, which is usually available only as part of a set.
MetalSpec:
Silver
WtSpec:
22 grams
Purity:
0.9
Mintage:
15,000
Denomination:
5 Yuan
Grade:
NGC PF-69 Ultra Cameo
DaySign:
90
OzSize:
0.7073
GmSize:
22
Year:
1992
MetalID:
2
