1 Cent - Guangxu ND


Copper	7.32 g	28 mm

Description

Issuer	Kwangtung Province
Emperor	Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1900-1906
Value	1 Cent (0.01)
Currency	Yuan (1900-1949)
Composition	Copper
Weight	7.32 g
Diameter	28 mm
Thickness	1.9 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#14087
Rarity index	31%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KWANG-TUNG
ONE CENT

Edge

Plain

Comment

Krause lists a variety (Y#B192) that says Guang Xu Yuan Bao (光緒元寶) at the top of the obverse rather than the typical Kuang Tung Sheng Zao (造省東廣); however, confirmation is needed on if that variety actually exists, as it seems the original coins are often mistaken for being of this variety.

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent coin from Kwangtung Province, minted during the Guangxu period (1900-1906), was made of copper and weighed 7.32 grams. Despite its small denomination, this coin was an important part of China's currency system during a time of great economic change and political upheaval. The coin's design featured the Chinese dragon, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity, on one side, and the Chinese characters for "one cent" on the other. Today, this coin is a sought-after collector's item and a reminder of China's rich numismatic history.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
ND (1900-1906)		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Guangxu ND (1900-1906) coin.