1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-dung ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1861 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡩᡠᠩ
Translation: Boo-dung
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao (Boo-dung) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the Chinese character "通" (tōng) on its reverse side, which means "circulation" or "standard." This character was introduced by the Qing government in an effort to standardize the currency and make it easier for people to recognize and use. The use of this character on the coin helped to establish a unified currency system across the empire and paved the way for the development of modern Chinese currency.
