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5 Li - Puyi Kangde
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Manchukuo (Japanese puppet states in China) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Puyi (1932-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-6 (1934-1939) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Kangde era |
| Value | 5 Li (0.005) |
| Currency | Yuan (1934-1945) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Value in floral sprays
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
五
釐
Translation:
5
Li
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Li - Puyi (Kangde) 1-6 (1934-1939) from Manchukuo (Japanese puppet states in China) made of Bronze weighing 3.5 g is that it features an image of Puyi, the last emperor of China, on one side, and the Manchukuo national emblem on the other. This coin was minted during the period of Japanese occupation in China and is a rare and valuable collector's item today.
