© PCGS
© 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#274766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Lettering:
KIRIN PROVINCE
1 MACE AND 44 CANDAREENS
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The 20 Fen coin from Kirin Province (now known as Jilin Province) is interesting because it was minted during the late Qing dynasty, a time of great change and upheaval in China. The coin's design features the imperial dragon on one side and the value and year on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the emperor. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not worth much at the time, with 20 fen being equivalent to only a small fraction of a yuan. Today, however, this coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity, making it a valuable piece of Chinese numismatic history.
