1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-san ND
| Brass | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1858 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-san
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao (Boo-san) 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 to distinguish from counterfeit coins. The use of this character became a standard feature on Chinese coins for many years to come.
