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10 Cash 8th issue; type 3; brass ND
1920 yearBrass | 8.05 g | 29 mm |
Issuer | Republic of China |
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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 |
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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.