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2 Cash Fujian Tongbao ND
1912 year| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Fukien Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Yuan (1896-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Value above and below with one flag on either side.
Lettering:
二
文
Translation:
Er Wen
2 Cash
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Fujian Tongbao 2 Cash coin from 1912 is notable for its unique design, which features a combination of Chinese and Western elements. On one side, the coin bears the image of a dragon, which is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. On the other side, the coin features the value "2 Cash" in Chinese characters, along with the year "ND" (which stands for "Nian Dai," or "Year of the Republic") and the name of the province, "Fukien." This blend of traditional Chinese imagery and modern, Western-style numerals and inscriptions reflects the cultural and historical context of China during the early 20th century, when the country was undergoing rapid modernization and cultural exchange with the West.
