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20 Cash - Xianfeng Tongbao; Boo-fu ND
| Brass | 41.34 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| Value | 20 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 41.34 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
二
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
十
Translation:
Er Shi / Boo-fu
20 Cash / Boo-fu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Cash - Xianfeng (Tongbao; Boo-fu) ND (1853-1855) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 41.34 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Xianfeng Emperor ruled during a period of political instability and economic stress, and the use of coins like this one reflects the efforts of the government to maintain economic stability and control during this time. Despite the challenges of the era, coins like this one have survived and are now highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and rarity.
