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© PCGS
5 Fen - Guangxu
| Silver | 1.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Kirin Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37-42 (1900-1905) |
| Calendar | Chinese cyclical (cycle starting in 1864) |
| Value | 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1898-1909) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Dragon with pearl at centre with English legend above and below and Manchu words to the left and right.
Lettering:
KIRIN PROVINCE
ᡩᠠᡳᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ
3.6 CANDAREENS
Translation: Great Qing
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
The 5 Fen coin from Kirin Province (now known as Jilin Province) during the Guangxu period (1900-1905) is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the province's wealth and prosperity. Additionally, the coin's design featured the Chinese characters "庚子" (gengzi) and "宁夏" (ningxia), which represented the province's name and the year it was minted. The coin's weight of 1.27 grams also made it a unique and distinctive piece of currency.
