10 Cash (5th issue; Founding of the Republic) ND (1920) front 10 Cash (5th issue; Founding of the Republic) ND (1920) back
10 Cash (5th issue; Founding of the Republic) ND (1920) photo
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10 Cash 5th issue; Founding of the Republic ND

1920 year
Copper 6.80 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1920
Value
10 Cash (Wen) (0.01)
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.80 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#242535
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms above floral and wheat, all surrounded by a vine of leaves.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:

Translation: 10 Cash (Wen)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1920 to commemorate the founding of the Republic of China, which marked the end of the Qing dynasty and the beginning of a new era in Chinese history.