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© PCGS
1 Fen
| Copper | 6.70 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25-28 (1936-1939) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.70 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
分壹
貝齊
Translation:
1 Fen
Qi Bei
Edge
Plain
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Krause says most examples have a large mintmark (Kuei) below the spade, with Year 28 having both a small and large mintmark variety; however, it seems most do not have any mintmark at all, with Year 28 sometimes (rarely) having one. As well, all other denominations with the Kuei mintmark are listed as patterns, so those from the 1 Fen likely are too.
Interesting fact
The 1 Fen coin from the Republic of China (1936-1939) was designed by the famous Chinese artist, Xu Beihong. Xu Beihong was a renowned painter, calligrapher, and coin designer, and his work can be found in museums and collections around the world. The design of the 1 Fen coin features a stylized dragon, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. The coin's design was meant to represent the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the ancient Chinese traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 (1936) | 311780000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (1937) | 307198000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (1938) | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 (1939) | 75000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fen 25-28 (1936-1939) coin.
