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2 Fen / 2 Cents Brass
7 (1918) year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7 (1918) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 2 Fen = 2 Cents (0.02) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Value surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE
2
TWO CENTS
Interesting fact
The 2 Fen / 2 Cents (Brass) 7 (1918) coin from Kwangtung Province is interesting because it was produced during a time of great change in China. In 1918, the country was in the midst of a civil war between the Nationalist Party and the Communist Party, and the coinage system was in disarray. Despite these challenges, the Kwangtung Province mint continued to produce coins, including this brass 2 Fen / 2 Cents coin, which was used as a substitute for the silver coins that were previously used. This coin is a rare example of a coin produced during a tumultuous period in Chinese history.
