10 Cash - Guangxu Tongbao; Boo-yuan; Kucha for Kashgar ND
| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1890-1899 |
| Value | 10 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (1759-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#272756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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:
喀
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡴᡠᠴᠠ
十
Translation:
Ka / Shi / Boo-yuan
Kashgar (casting authority) / 10 Cash / Kucha Mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cash - Guangxu (Tongbao; Boo-yuan; Kucha for Kashgar) ND (1890-1899) from South Xinjiang (Xinjiang region) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse features the Chinese character "通" (tōng) meaning "circulation" or "standard," while the reverse features a stylized Arabic inscription reading "الدينار" (al-dīnār) meaning "the currency." This blend of cultures reflects the rich history and diversity of Xinjiang, a region that has been a crossroads of civilizations for centuries.
