© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Cents / 5 Fen - Wilhelm II
1909 year| Copper-nickel (75% Cu; 25% Ni) | 2.99 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kiau Chau (China) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Deutsch Asiatische Bank |
| Emperor | William II (1897-1914) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Dollar (1907-1914) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu; 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 2.99 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 7 November 1914 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
The Imperial German Coat-of-Arms (including an anchor) separating the value and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCH. KIAUTSCHOU GEBIET
5 CENT
1909
Translation: German Kiautschou Territory
Engraver: Otto Schultz
Edge
Plain
Comment
This was issued by the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank in October 1909 to cope with market confusion arising from the currency exchange between the Mexican 8 Reales (which Chinese merchants commonly used) and the Deutsche Mark. By circulating Kiau Chau coins, Chinese merchants were able to exchange at the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank for a Mexican 8 Reales (as 1 Yuan), preventing the exchange problem. It is statutory that local authority had unlimited obligation to exchange all Kiau Chau coins for Mexican 8 Reales, and may not refuse any Kiau Chau coins for transactions within 3 Yuan. When Tsingtao was occupied by Japanese military on November 7, 1914, the Kiau Chau coins ceased to circulate.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents / 5 Fen coin from Kiau Chau (China) is that it was minted during the reign of Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, and it features his image on one side. This coin was minted in 1909, which was a significant year in the history of China, as it marked the end of the Qing dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China. Additionally, the coin was made of copper-nickel, which is a common alloy used in coinage, but it's interesting to note that the specific composition of this coin is 75% copper and 25% nickel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | 610000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents / 5 Fen - Wilhelm II 1909 coin.
