1984 Chinese Historical Figures Silver Set

The first of the Chinese Historical Figure Set (中国杰出历史人物纪念币) was issued in 1984. It was a set of 4 silver proof coins of 90% fineness each weighing 22g, diameter of 36 mm and a face value of 5 Yuan. A planned mintage of 30,000 sets were minted by Shanghai Mint. According to Mr. Ge Zhu Kang's catalog, the eventual mintage was 14,401.

The obverse of each coin depicts the Chinese national emblem, year of issue and 中华人民共和国.

The reverse of the 4 coins depicts the Terra Cotta Army:

General (将军俑)

Officer (武官俑)

Kneeling Archer (跪射俑)

Horseman (牵马俑)

In the same year a 1/3 oz gold coin of 91.6% fineness, 23 mm in diameter and face value of 100 Yuan was also issued with a planned mintage of 25,000. The gold coin was issued with the same theme depicting the great Emperor of Qin with the Great Wall of China as the background. Mr. Ge recorded that an eventual 10,327 of this coin was issued and was minted by the Shenyang Mint.