© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
20 Cashes - Guangxu Boo-gi; eight characters ND
1903 year| Copper | 10.20 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1903 |
| Value | 20 Cashes (0.02) |
| Currency | Yuan (1898-1909) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.20 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KIRIN
20 CASHES
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Manchu inscriptions. The obverse side of the coin bears the Manchu characters "Boogi" (meaning "eight" in Manchu), while the reverse side features the Chinese characters "guang xu" (meaning "glorious succession" or "auspicious succession"). This blend of languages and cultures reflects the complex history and cultural diversity of China during the late Qing dynasty, when the coin was minted.
