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© PCGS
50 Cash Ho-nan; brass ND
1920 year| Brass | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Honan Province (Chinese provinces) |
|---|---|
| Period | Province of the Republic of China (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 50 Cash (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1905-1949) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#276084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed flags with flowers on either side, all with English legend above and below.
Lettering:
HO-NAN
50 CASH
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Cash coin from Honan Province (now known as Henan Province) was minted during a time of great economic and political change in China. The coin was introduced in 1920, just a few years after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. The coin's design features a stylized dragon on one side and the Chinese characters for "Ho-nan" on the other. Despite its relatively low denomination, the coin was made of brass, which was a more durable and valuable material than the copper or zinc used in other coins of the time. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the currency used during a pivotal moment in Chinese history.
