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5 Cash Brass
1 (1912) year| Brass | 5.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1 (1912) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 5 Cash (0.005) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 5.17 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion facing left while standing atop a rock, all with clouds below.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cash coin from Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Brass weighing 5.17 g was minted during the Republican era in China, which was a time of great change and modernization for the country. The coin features a traditional Chinese dragon on one side and the Chinese characters for "5 cash" on the other. It's interesting to note that the dragon symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture, which aligns with the coin's purpose of being a medium of exchange and facilitating economic growth.
