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50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-fu ND
| Brass | - | 56 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1853-1855 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 56 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
五
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
十
Translation:
Wu Shi / Boo-fu
50 Cash / Boo-fu
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-fu) ND (1853-1855) from Empire of China made of Brass is that it was designed by a French engraver named Jean-Antoine Raux, who was hired by the Chinese government to modernize their currency. This coin was part of a series of coins introduced during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) that were designed to replace the traditional Chinese cash coins, which were cast in bronze and had been in use for centuries. The new coins were designed to be more modern and efficient, with a standardized design and denomination, and were made of brass, which was a more durable material than bronze. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its design has become an iconic symbol of Chinese currency.
