1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-gung ND
| Brass | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1861 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#44595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡤᡠᠩ
Translation: Boo-gung
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao (Boo-gung) coin is that it was produced during a time of significant economic and political change in China. The Xianfeng Emperor, who ruled from 1850 to 1861, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing China's economy and military, and the introduction of this coin was part of those efforts. The coin was designed to replace the traditional cash coins that had been used in China for centuries, and it featured a new design that was intended to make it easier to produce and use. Despite these efforts, the coin's introduction was not without controversy, as some critics argued that it was too similar to the coins used by foreign powers and that it undermined traditional Chinese values.