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1 Fen / 1 Cent Pattern; red copper
| Copper | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 4-7 (1915-1918) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen = 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#288159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE
1
ONE CENT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Fen / 1 Cent (Pattern; red copper) 4-7 (1915-1918) from Kwangtung Province made of Copper is that it was designed by the Chinese government to be used as a replacement for the traditional silver dollar, which was widely used in China at the time. The coin was intended to be more durable and easier to produce than the silver dollar, and it was also seen as a symbol of China's modernization and economic growth. Despite its intended use, the coin never entered circulation and remains a rare and valuable collector's item to this day.
