1 Fen ND (1928) front 1 Fen ND (1928) back
1 Fen ND (1928) photo
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1 Fen ND

1928 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Shensi Province (Chinese provinces)
Period
Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1928
Value
1 Fen (0.01)
Currency
Yuan (1898-1949)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#42482
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Circle within wreath with two Chinese ideograms above, all surrounded by more ideograms.

Lettering:
造省西陝


圓一幣銀換枚百

Translation:
Made in Shensi Province
1 Fen
One hundred for one silver Yuan

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Fen ND (1928) coin from Shensi Province was issued during the Republican era in China, specifically in 1928. It was minted in copper and has a diameter of 23mm. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, which shows a stylized Chinese dragon surrounded by a wreath of grains. This design was meant to symbolize the country's rich agricultural resources and its connection to Chinese mythology. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the 1 Fen ND (1928) from Shensi Province is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item, especially in high grades.