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10 Cash 8th issue; type 3; brass ND
1920 year| Brass | 8.05 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Cash (Wen) (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8.05 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Boquette of wheat surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA
TEN CASH
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Cash coin from the Republic of China (1920) was designed by a famous Chinese artist named Xu Beihong. He was known for his work in modern Chinese painting and was also a renowned coin designer. The coin's design features a stylized dragon on the obverse (front side) and a phoenix on the reverse (back side), which symbolize good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture.