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10 Cashes - Guangxu Boo-gi; brass ND
1901 yearBrass | - | 28 mm |
Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
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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 |
Numista | N#275451 |
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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.