© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Fen - Guangxu 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens ND
1889 year| Silver (.820) | 5.30 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kwangtung Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1900-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.820) |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
造省東廣
釐四分四錢一平庫
Translation:
Made in Kwangtung Province
Worth 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens (weight)
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Guangxu period, which was a time of great change and modernization in China. The Guangxu period saw the introduction of new currency, railroads, and other modern technologies, and this coin reflects that era of progress and innovation.
