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1 Văn - Chinh Hòa ND
| Zinc | 2.23 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (970-1868) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.23 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#355433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Văn - Chinh Hòa ND coin from the Empire of Vietnam was designed by French engraver and sculptor, Ernest-Eugène Hiolle. Hiolle was a prominent artist who also designed coins for other countries, including France, Belgium, and Greece. The coin's design features a portrait of Emperor Đồng Khánh on one side and a dragon on the other, which symbolizes power and good luck in Vietnamese culture.