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1 Tael Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau ND
1906 year| Silver | 35.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 1 Tael |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 35.90 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
壹足省
兩紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 1 Tael
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tael coin from Hunan Province is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in China. The coin was produced in 1906, just a few years after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This period saw significant economic growth and modernization, as well as the introduction of new currency systems and technologies. Despite these changes, the 1 Tael coin remained an important part of everyday commerce in Hunan Province, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage and economic significance.
