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20 Cash 1st issue; cast brass; warlord issue
8 (1919) year| Brass | - | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 8 (1919) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 20 Cash (Wen) (0.02) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Three Chinese ideograms within wreath.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
貳
拾
文
Translation: 20 Cash (Wen)
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was likely issued by an uncertain warlord for a local area.Interesting fact
The 1919 Republic of China 20 Cash coin made of brass was issued during a time of great political and economic turmoil in China. The coin was minted by the warlord government of the Republic of China, which was established in 1912 after the fall of the Qing dynasty. The coin's design features a stylized dragon on one side and the Chinese characters for "20 cash" on the other. Despite its relatively low denomination, the coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
