© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Jiao / ⅒ Dollar - Xuantong Pattern; nickel ND
1910 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xuantong (宣統帝) (1908-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 1 Jiao (0.1) |
| Currency | Yuan (1903-1912) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#243368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with Chinese ideograms above, English denomination below, and flowers on either side.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
造年統宣
1/10 DOL.
Translation: Made in the reign of Xuantong
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Jiao / ⅒ Dollar - Xuantong (Pattern; nickel) ND (1910) from Empire of China made of Nickel is that it was designed by a French sculptor named Paul-Émile Bouchard, who was commissioned by the Chinese government to create a new currency for the country. Bouchard's design features a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other, which symbolize good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. This coin was never officially released into circulation, but it is still highly sought after by collectors today due to its unique design and historical significance.
