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100 Cash - Xianfeng Yuanbao; Boo-su ND
| Brass | 65.99 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1855 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 65.99 g |
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᡠ
百
Translation:
Dang Bai / Boo-su
Value 1 hundred / Boo-su
Edge
Plain
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 100 Cash - Xianfeng (Yuanbao; Boo-su) ND (1854-1855) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 65.99 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Xianfeng era, which was a time of great economic and social change in China. The coin was introduced as part of a series of reforms aimed at modernizing China's economy and increasing its global trade. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in facilitating everyday transactions and was widely used by the general population. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item, offering a unique glimpse into China's rich economic history.
