20 Cash - Kong Fanjing Tianshui
8 (1919) year| Brass | 8.12 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Kansu Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 8 (1919) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 20 Cash (0.02) |
| Currency | Yuan (1920-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8.12 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#276309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three Chinese ideograms within wreath.
Lettering:
貳
拾
文
Translation: 20 Cash
Edge
Plain
Comment
These types were issued in the warlord era of Kansu, with multiple examples being published on Zeno (see here for one example).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Cash - Kong Fanjing (Tianshui) 8 (1919) from Kansu Province (Chinese provinces) made of Brass weighing 8.12 g is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features the Chinese character "卡" (Kā) meaning "money" or "currency," while the reverse side features a stylized image of a dragon, which is a common motif in Chinese culture. However, the dragon is depicted in a more Westernized style, with a pair of wings and a long, curved tail, which is not typically seen in traditional Chinese art. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between China and the West during the early 20th century.
