⅒ Cash - Chunhua Yuanbao; iron ND
| Iron | 4.56 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Northern Song dynasty › Taizong (宋太宗) (976-997) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 990-994 |
| Value | ⅒ Cash (0.1) |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.56 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#30125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in coinage was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make currency more accessible to the general population.
