20 Fen - Guangxu (Five characters) ND (1896-1903) front 20 Fen - Guangxu (Five characters) ND (1896-1903) back
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20 Fen - Guangxu Five characters ND

 
Silver (.820) 5.40 g -
Description
Issuer
Fukien Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1896-1903
Value
20 Fen (0.20)
Currency
Yuan (1896-1949)
Composition
Silver (.820)
Weight
5.40 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27137
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FOO-KIEN PROVINCE
1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Fen - Guangxu (Five characters) ND (1896-1903) coin from Fukien Province is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic 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 during a time of rapid modernization and industrialization in the country. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used and accessible form of currency for everyday transactions, reflecting the economic and social changes that were taking place in China during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1896-1903)  31772000 - - - - - -

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