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1 Fen
21 (1932) year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 21 (1932) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#288363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with circle in the centre, all surrounded by four more ideograms read top to bottom, right to left with flowers at the corners.
Lettering:
雲
壹
造幣 銅省
仙
南
Translation:
Made in Yunnan Province
1 Fen / Copper coin
Interesting fact
The 1 Fen 21 (1932) coin from Yunnan Province was issued during the Republican era in China, specifically in 1932. It was minted in the city of Kunming, which is the capital of Yunnan Province, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination. The coin has a diameter of 23.5mm and weighs 4.5 grams, making it slightly larger and heavier than other 1 Fen coins issued during the same period. Additionally, the brass composition of the coin gives it a distinctive golden color that is different from the more commonly seen silver or copper coins of the time. Overall, this coin is a rare and interesting piece of Chinese numismatic history.
