© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Fen Guangxu restrike ND
| Silver | 5.30 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Xuantong (1908-1912) |
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1931 |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with one rosette at either side.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
While these coins say Guangxu on them, these were actually made from previously unused dies, struck at various times between 1911 and 1949 with a progressively reduced silver content. All listed dates and silver contents are approximations.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Fen (Guangxu restrike) ND (1911-1931) from Yunnan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver weighing 5.30 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in China. The Guangxu restrike was a re-minting of the original Guangxu coin, which was first introduced in 1904 during the late Qing dynasty. The restrike was done in 1911-1931, a period that saw the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This coin is a tangible piece of history that reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place in China during that time.
