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1 Cash - Xuantong Pattern; without hole ND
1909 year| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xuantong (宣統帝) (1908-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 1 Cash (0.001) |
| Currency | Yuan (1903-1912) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
一
文
Translation: 1 Cash (Wen)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Cash coin was designed by a French engraver named Charles Moreau, who was hired by the Chinese government to create a new currency for the country. Moreau's design featured a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other, which were meant to symbolize the balance and harmony of yin and yang in Chinese culture. However, the coin was never officially released into circulation, and only a small number of pattern coins were produced for testing purposes. As a result, the Pattern 1 Cash coin has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Chinese history.
