10 Fen Pattern; 6th series; copper-nickel; with Kuei
31 (1942) year| Copper-nickel | 2.84 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 31 (1942) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 10 Fen (0.10) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#242141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Lettering:
分十
貝齊
狌
Translation:
10 Fen
Qi Bei
Kuei
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Fen (Pattern; 6th series; copper-nickel; with Kuei) 31 (1942) from Republic of China is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a modernistic design of a stylized "10" and the Chinese character for "fen" (分), which means "divided into parts." This blend of traditional and modern design reflects the cultural and historical context of China during the 1940s, a time of significant social and political change.
