4 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Official Monetary Bureau ND
1906 year| Silver | 14.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 4 Qian (0.4) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#296877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
肆足省
錢紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 4 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Hunan Official Monetary Bureau, which minted the coin, was established in 1903 as a response to the country's growing need for a standardized currency system. Prior to this, various regions in China had their own distinct currencies, leading to confusion and difficulties in trade. The introduction of the 4 Qian coin, made of silver and bearing the symbol of the Hunan Official Monetary Bureau, represented a significant step towards a more unified and modernized Chinese currency system.
