1 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-yuwan; iron ND
| Iron | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1859 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#225821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᠶᡠᠸᠠᠨ
Translation: Boo-yuwan
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Xianfeng Tongbao iron coin is that it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in China, known as the "Taiping Rebellion," which lasted from 1850 to 1864. The government was forced to produce cheap iron coins to address a severe shortage of copper coins, which were the standard currency at the time. The use of iron as a material for coins was a desperate measure, as it was not as valuable as copper or other metals, but it was readily available and affordable. Despite the challenges, the Xianfeng Tongbao iron coin remains a unique and interesting piece of Chinese numismatic history.