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1 Văn - Gia Hưng ND
1796 year| Zinc | 1.62 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Đàng Trong (Empire of Vietnam) |
|---|---|
| Lord | Nguyễn Phúc Ánh (1790-1802) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 1 Cash (0.01) |
| Currency | Cash (1558-1802) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#355432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
The 1 Văn - Gia Hưng ND (1796) coin from Đàng Trong (Empire of Vietnam) was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins from that era were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of zinc in this coin reflects the empire's effort to create a more affordable and accessible currency for the masses.