20 Fen 31 (1942) front 20 Fen 31 (1942) back
20 Fen 31 (1942) photo
© PCGS

20 Fen

31 (1942) year
Copper-nickel 4.87 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
31 (1942)
Calendar
Chinese republican
Value
20 Fen (0.20)
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.87 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38991
Rarity index
42%

Reverse

Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.

Script: Chinese

Lettering:
分廿
貝齊

Translation:
20 Fen
Qi Bei

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.

Interesting fact

The 20 Fen 31 (1942) coin was issued during the Japanese occupation of China, specifically in the area controlled by the puppet government of Manchukuo. The coin features the national emblem of Manchukuo on one side and the denomination and year on the other. Despite being issued by a puppet government, the coin was still recognized as legal tender by the Nationalist government of China after the war. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political landscape of China during World War II.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
31 (1942)  32300000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Fen 31 (1942) coin.