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5 Cash Pattern ND
1928 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Kansu Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1928 |
| Value | 5 Cash (0.005) |
| Currency | Yuan (1920-1949) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#276499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram with another above and below, all with rosettes on either side.
Lettering:
五
造
文
Translation: Made 5 Cash
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cash coin from Kansu Province is a rare and unique coin that was minted in 1928. It is made of copper and features a distinctive pattern on its reverse side, which includes a stylized dragon and a phoenix. The coin was designed by the Chinese government to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China. What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in China. The country was transitioning from an imperial dynasty to a republic, and the coin's design reflects this shift. The dragon and phoenix on the coin's reverse side are symbols of ancient China, while the obverse side features a modernistic design with the Chinese characters for "Republic of China" and the year of minting. This blending of traditional and modern elements makes the Pattern 5 Cash coin a fascinating piece of Chinese numismatic history.