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10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-sin; Urumchi ND
| Copper | 3.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1886-1906 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above and one below with one Manchu word to the left and to the right.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
新
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᡳᡝ
十
Translation:
Xin / Shi / Boo-sin
Xinjiang (province) / 10 Cash / Urumchi Mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the Chinese character "通" (tōng) meaning "circulation" or "standard," while the reverse side features a stylized Arabic inscription reading "بوسين" (Boo-sin) meaning "good fortune" or "happiness." This blend of cultures reflects the diverse history and cultural exchange that has taken place in the Xinjiang region, which has been a crossroads of different civilizations for centuries.
