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20 Fen - Guangxu
| Silver | 5.10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 36-45 (1898-1908) |
| 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#32941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
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 Kirin Province (now known as Jilin Province) during the Guangxu period (1898-1908) is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the province's wealth and prosperity. Additionally, the coin's design featured the Chinese dragon, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. The fact that this coin was minted in a province that was known for its agricultural and mineral resources, makes it an interesting piece of history.
