© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Cash / 1 Fen ND
1919 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Shansi Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 10 Cash = 1 Fen (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1919-1937) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
壹
枚
Translation: 1 Fen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Krause says these coins were struck around 1912; however, the Shansi mint opened around 1919, so that is a more likely date.Interesting fact
The 10 Cash / 1 Fen ND (1919) coin from Shansi Province was issued during a time of great change in China, as the country was transitioning from a imperial dynasty to a republic. The coin's design, which features a stylized dragon and a phoenix on the obverse, and a Chinese character on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the country's shift towards modernity and progress. Despite its historical significance, the coin is still relatively affordable for collectors, with prices ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on its condition and rarity.
