½ Jiao / 5 Cents 10 (1921) front ½ Jiao / 5 Cents 10 (1921) back
½ Jiao / 5 Cents 10 (1921) photo
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½ Jiao / 5 Cents

10 (1921) year
Copper-nickel 2.70 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Kwangtung Province
Period
Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
10 (1921)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
½ Jiao = 5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Yuan (1900-1949)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2.70 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36529
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Flag surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KWANG TUNG PROVINCE
FIVE CENTS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ½ Jiao / 5 Cents 10 (1921) coin from Kwangtung Province was minted during a time of great change in China. The country was transitioning from the Qing dynasty to the Republic of China, and this coin was one of the first to be issued by the new government. It features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements, such as the dragon on the obverse, and modern features like the numeral 10 on the reverse. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that reflects the cultural and political shifts that were taking place in China at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
10 (1921)  666000 - - - - - -

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