200 Cash (Hunan-Hupeh Soviet; countermarked) ND (1931) front 200 Cash (Hunan-Hupeh Soviet; countermarked) ND (1931) back
200 Cash (Hunan-Hupeh Soviet; countermarked) ND (1931) photo
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200 Cash Hunan-Hupeh Soviet; countermarked ND

1931 year
Copper - 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1931
Value
200 Cash (0.2)
Currency
Soviet Hubei-Honan-Anhui
Composition
Copper
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#297989
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value within diamond and surrounded by wreath.

Lettering: 200

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 200 Cash (Hunan-Hupeh Soviet; countermarked) ND (1931) from Republic of China made of Copper is that it was issued during a time of great political and economic turmoil in China. The coin was minted in 1931, just a few years after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. The country was plagued by warlordism, corruption, and foreign invasion, which led to a period of economic instability and hyperinflation. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation and was used as a medium of exchange for everyday transactions. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, serving as a reminder of China's rich history and the resilience of its people.