10 Cashes - Guangxu (Boo-gi; brass) ND (1901) front 10 Cashes - Guangxu (Boo-gi; brass) ND (1901) back
10 Cashes - Guangxu (Boo-gi; brass) ND (1901) photo
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10 Cashes - Guangxu Boo-gi; brass ND

1901 year
Brass - 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Kirin Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1901
Value
10 Cash (0.01)
Currency
Yuan (1898-1909)
Composition
Brass
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#275451
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KIRIN
10 CASHES

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 10 Cashes - Guangxu (Boo-gi; brass) ND (1901) from Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) made of Brass is that it features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements and modern minting techniques. The coin's obverse features a portrait of the Guangxu Emperor, while the reverse features a intricate design of a dragon and a phoenix, which symbolize good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. The use of brass as the material for the coin also adds to its historical significance, as brass was a common material used for coinage during the late Qing dynasty.