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© PCGS
20 Fen - Guangxu
45 (1908) year| Silver | 5.10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 45 (1908) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1898-1909) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with English legend above and below and Manchu words to the left and right.
Lettering:
KIRIN PROVINCE
ᡩᠠᡳᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ
1 MACE AND 44 CANDAREENS
Translation: Great Qing
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The 20 Fen coin from Guangxu 45 (1908) Kirin Province is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in China. The Guangxu period saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China, and this coin was minted in the midst of that political upheaval. Additionally, the fact that it's made of silver and weighs 5.10 grams makes it a unique and valuable collector's item.
