10 Fen (Hua Hsing Bank) 29 (1940) front 10 Fen (Hua Hsing Bank) 29 (1940) back
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10 Fen Hua Hsing Bank

29 (1940) year
Copper-nickel 3 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Reformed Government of the Republic of China (Japanese puppet states in China)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
29 (1940)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
10 Fen (0.10)
Currency
Yen (1938-1941)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18349
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Stylized character within Greek border divides value.

Scripts: Chinese, Chinese (traditional, seal script)

Lettering: 分 夀 拾

Translation:
Long life
Ten fen

Edge

Plain

Comment

According to THIS book these coins were instead manufactured in a private Chinese engeneering concern in the Yangshupu district of Shanghai.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by the Reformed Government of the Republic of China, which was a puppet state established by Japan during World War II. The coin features a unique blend of Chinese and Japanese design elements, reflecting the complex political and cultural dynamics of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
29 (1940)  - - - - - -

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