© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Fen Pattern
25 (1936) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 25 (1936) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen = 1 Cent (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#288158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sheaf of rice to the left of the hole with two Chinese ideograms to the right.
Lettering:
壹
仙
Translation: 1 Fen
Interesting fact
This coin was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Jiaojun, who was known for his work in the Nationalist government's mint. Xu Jiaojun's design for this coin featured a unique blend of traditional Chinese and modernist elements, which was a hallmark of his style. The obverse of the coin depicts a stylized dragon, while the reverse features a phoenix, which symbolizes good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. The use of copper as the material for this coin was also significant, as it was a departure from the traditional use of silver or gold for Chinese coins, and reflected the country's shift towards more affordable and accessible currency.
