5 Fen - Guangxu ND (1893-1894) front 5 Fen - Guangxu ND (1893-1894) back
5 Fen - Guangxu ND (1893-1894) photo
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5 Fen - Guangxu ND

 
Silver (.820) 1.30 g -
Description
Issuer
Taiwan Province (Chinese provinces)
Emperor
Guangxu (1875-1895)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1893-1894
Value
5 Fen (0.05)
Currency
Yuan (1893-1895)
Composition
Silver (.820)
Weight
1.30 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#274208
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TAI-WAN PROVINCE
3.6 CANDAREENS

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Fen coin from Taiwan Province (Chinese provinces) made of Silver (.820) weighing 1.30 g is that it was minted during the Guangxu period (1893-1894) and features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin features the Chinese character "中" (zhōng) meaning "center" or "middle," while the reverse side features a stylized image of a plum blossom, which is a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Chinese culture. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Taiwan and Chinese currency.