© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Jiao / 20 Cents Kwang-sea
| Silver | 5.30 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangsi Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 8-9 (1919-1920) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 2 Jiao (0.2) |
| Currency | Yuan (1905-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Value surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KWANG-SEA PROVINCE
20
TWENTY CENTS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in China. The Kwangsi Province, where the coin was minted, was a hotbed of revolutionary activity during the early 20th century, and the coin's design reflects this turmoil. The obverse of the coin features a stylized portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the leader of the Chinese Revolution, while the reverse features a traditional Chinese dragon, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history and cultural identity of China during a time of great transformation.
