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5 Chiao Meng Chiang Bank
27 (1938) year| Copper-nickel | 5.5 g | 25.1 mm |
| Issuer | Meng Chiang (Japanese puppet states in China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 27 (1938) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 5 Chiao (0.5) |
| Currency | Yen (1938-1944) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Value between stylized phoenixes with Mongolian text above
Scripts: Chinese, Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
ᠴᠢᠩᠭᠢᠰ ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ ᠤ ᠳᠣᠯᠣᠭᠠᠨ ᠵᠠᠭᠤ ᠭᠤᠴᠢᠨ ᠭᠤᠷᠪᠠᠳᠤᠭᠠᠷ ᠣᠨ
五
角
Translation:
Genghis Khan's 733rd year
5
Chiao
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in China. The Meng Chiang Bank was established by the Japanese occupying forces in 1938, and the coin was likely minted as a way to promote the Japanese puppet state and its economy. Despite its origins, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into a complex and controversial period in Chinese history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 (1938) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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