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1 Fen Federal Reserve Bank, Peking
| Aluminium | 0.68 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Provisional Government of the Republic of China (Japanese puppet states in China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Wang Jingwei regime (中華民國國民政府) (1940-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 30-32 (1941-1943) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen (0.01) |
| Currency | Yen (1937-1945) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Temple of Heaven divides value
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 分 壹
Translation: 1 fen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a unique historical period. The Provisional Government of the Republic of China was established in 1937, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, and it was a puppet state controlled by Japan. The government issued its own currency, including this 1 Fen coin, which was used in the areas under its control. This coin is a rare example of a currency issued by a puppet state during a time of war and occupation, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Asian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 (1941) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 31 (1942) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fen (Federal Reserve Bank, Peking) 30-32 (1941-1943) coin.
