1 Cash - Xianping (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Xianping (Yuanbao; Tin imitation) ND from Malay peninsula (Malaysia) made of Tin weighing 2.75 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Malay Peninsula during the 19th century. The coin was introduced by the British East India Company in the early 19th century as a substitute for the silver dollar, which was the main currency used in the region at the time. The use of tin coins was a cost-effective solution for the British, as tin was a readily available and less expensive metal than silver. The coin was widely used in the Malay Peninsula and was also accepted in other parts of Southeast Asia, such as Singapore and the Philippines. Despite its low value, the coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was used for everyday transactions, such as buying food and other basic necessities.

• asia
• early modern
• modern
• british colony