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5 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau ND
1906 year| Silver | 18.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 5 Qian (0.5) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
五足省
錢紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 5 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great change and upheaval in China, as the country was transitioning from a traditional imperial system to a modern republic. The Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau, which minted this coin, was established in 1906 as a response to the need for a standardized currency system in the region. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the people of Hunan Province.
