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1 Cash - Xuantong Tongbao; Boo-fu; struck ND
| Brass | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xuantong (宣統帝) (1908-1912) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1909-1910 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
Translation: Boo-fu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Xuantong (Tongbao; Boo-fu; struck) ND (1909-1910) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was designed by a French sculptor named Paul-Émile Bouchard. Bouchard was commissioned by the Chinese government to redesign the country's currency, and his designs for the Xuantong coinage were meant to modernize China's currency and make it more recognizable to international traders. The coin features a portrait of the Guangxu Emperor on one side and a phoenix on the other, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. Despite its interesting design, the Xuantong coinage was not well received by the Chinese people, who preferred the traditional cash coins that had been used for centuries. Today, the Xuantong coins are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and unique design.
