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100 Cash - Xianfeng Yuanbao; Boo-u ND
| Brass | 59.04 g | 57 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1856 |
| Value | 100 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 59.04 g |
| Diameter | 57 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 ᡠ
百
Translation:
Dang Bai / Boo-u
Value 1 hundred / Boo-u
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 100 Cash - Xianfeng (Yuanbao; Boo-u) ND (1854-1856) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 59.04 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic change in China. The Xianfeng Emperor, who ruled from 1850 to 1861, implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of new currency, in an attempt to modernize China's economy and increase its global trade. The 100 Cash coin was one of the new currency denominations introduced during this time, and it was used widely throughout the empire for everyday transactions. Despite the economic challenges faced by China during this period, the 100 Cash coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
