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1 Cash - Yuanfeng (Tongbao; Tin imitation) ND
| Tin | 1.15 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | Malay peninsula (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#107827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Yuanfeng (Tongbao; Tin imitation) ND from Malay peninsula (Malaysia) made of Tin weighing 1.15 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 traditional bartering system that was prevalent in the region. The coin was made of tin, which was a readily available and inexpensive metal, and it was designed to resemble the Chinese Tongbao coin, which was widely used in the region at the time. The use of this coin as a form of currency helped to facilitate trade and commerce in the region and it remained in circulation until the early 20th century.
