5 Cash Pattern; silver
1 (1912) year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Szechuan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1 (1912) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 5 Cash (0.005) |
| Currency | Yuan (1897-1949) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion facing left while standing atop a rock, all with clouds below.
Edge
Plain
Comment
While Krause lists this as a regular strike, it is highly unusual for a silver coin to be of such a low denomination. It is likely this is actually a pattern.Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cash coin was designed by the Chinese government in 1912 as part of a series of new currency reforms. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Chinese design elements, such as the dragon and phoenix, with modern features like the portrait of a young woman representing the Republic of China. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to symbolize the country's wealth and prosperity. Despite its interesting design and historical significance, the Pattern 5 Cash coin never entered circulation and remains a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
