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© PCGS
5 Cash - Guangxu ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1903-1904 |
| Value | 5 Cash (0.005) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SZE CHUEN
5 CASH
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cash coin from the Guangxu era (1903-1904) was the first coin to feature the portrait of a Chinese emperor, Guangxu, on the obverse side. This was a departure from the traditional Chinese coinage design that featured mythical creatures or symbols. The inclusion of the emperor's portrait was a sign of the influence of Western culture and the desire to modernize China's currency.
