1 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-kiyan ND
| Brass | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Guangxu (光緒帝) (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1908 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation: Boo-kiyan
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact years of operation are unknown, but with most mints around this area opening around 1887, that is likely the earliest date.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Boo-kiyan) ND (1887-1908) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was designed by a French engraver named Jean-Antoine Bovy, who was commissioned by the Chinese government to create a new coinage system for the country. Bovy's design featured a unique blend of traditional Chinese and Western elements, and the coin was produced in several different denominations, including the 1 Cash coin made of brass. Despite its relatively low value, the coin was well-crafted and features intricate details, making it a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
