10 Cash (Type 2; Chung Hua Min Kuo; Xin Jiang Ka Shen Zao) 10-11 (1921-1922) front 10 Cash (Type 2; Chung Hua Min Kuo; Xin Jiang Ka Shen Zao) 10-11 (1921-1922) back
10 Cash (Type 2; Chung Hua Min Kuo; Xin Jiang Ka Shen Zao) 10-11 (1921-1922) photo
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10 Cash Type 2; Chung Hua Min Kuo; Xin Jiang Ka Shen Zao

 
Copper - 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Sinkiang Province
Period
Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
10-11 (1921-1922)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
10 Cash (0.01)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#42030
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crossed flags with Arabic legend above and below.

Lettering:
ضو ب
كاشنو
۱۳۴٠
مس جل
اون داچن ليک

Translation:
Kashgar Mint
1340
10 coins in red Cash

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Chinese national emblem, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription that reads "Zhonghua Min Guo" (Chung Hua Min Kuo), which means "Republic of China." This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse history and heritage of the Sinkiang Province, where the coin was minted.