1 Cash Pattern; Minguo Tongbao; brass ND
1912 year| Brass (or copper) | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1912) |
| Composition | Brass (or copper) |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#242687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Lettering: 文一
Translation:
Yi Wen
1 Cash (Wen)
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were cast at the Tientsin Mint, and this type is only known by patterns.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Cash coin from Republic of China made of Brass (or copper) is that it was designed by a Japanese artist named Taro Inoue, who was commissioned by the Chinese government to create a new currency design during the early years of the Republic of China. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Chinese and modern Western design elements, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the time.
