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1 Cash - Yongzheng Tongbao; Boo-kiyan ND
| Brass | 4.01 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Yongzheng (雍正帝) (1722-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1723-1735 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#221960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole.
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᠶᠠᠨ᠋
Translation: Boo-kiyan
Edge
Plain
Comment
This mint is said to have cast around 45,000 strings (45,000,000 individual coins) a year.The exact end date for the Tong with one dot variety is uncertain.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yongzheng Cash coin is that it was the first coin in Chinese history to feature a square hole in the center, which was designed to make it easier to string together as a unit of currency. This unique design feature has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1723-1729) | 315000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1730-1734) | 202500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1734-1735) | 67500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cash - Yongzheng (Tongbao; Boo-kiyan) ND (1723-1735) coin.
