10 Cash (8th issue; type 3; brass) ND (1920) front 10 Cash (8th issue; type 3; brass) ND (1920) back
10 Cash (8th issue; type 3; brass) ND (1920) photo
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10 Cash 8th issue; type 3; brass ND

1920 year
Brass 8.05 g 29 mm
Description
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
References
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.