20 Fen Pattern; 2nd series; aluminium-bronze
25 (1936) year| Aluminium bronze | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 25 (1936) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 20 Fen (0.20) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#242132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Lettering:
分廿
貝齊
Translation:
20 Fen
Qi Bei
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Fen (Pattern; 2nd series; aluminium-bronze) 25 (1936) from Republic of China made of Aluminium bronze is that it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Chinese dragon, while the reverse side features a modernistic design of a factory and a ship, symbolizing the country's rapid industrialization and modernization during the 1930s. This blend of traditional and modern elements makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
