1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-jyi ND
| Brass | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1855 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#226248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡷᡳ
Translation: Boo-jyi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao (Boo-jyi) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the Chinese character "中" (zhōng) on its reverse side, which means "central" or "middle kingdom." This character was added to signify that the coin was issued by the central government of China, and it has since become a common feature on many Chinese coins.
