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1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-fu ND
| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
Translation: Boo-fu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao (Boo-fu) 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 added to indicate that the coin was a standardized form of currency, and it has since become a distinctive feature of Chinese coins.
