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50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-fu ND
| Brass | 84.15 g | 58 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 |
| Weight | 84.15 g |
| Diameter | 58 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and one below, and with four Chinese ideograms on the rim read right to left, top to bottom.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
二兩五錢
五
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡶᡠ
十
Translation:
Er Liang Wu Qian / Wu Shi / Boo-fu
2 Liang 5 Qian / 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 weighing 84.15 g is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the Xianfeng era (1850-1861) that were designed to combat counterfeiting. The coin features a unique combination of Chinese characters and numerals, as well as a distinctive brass composition, which made it difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins that were indistinguishable from genuine ones. This coin is a testament to the innovative measures taken by the Chinese government during that time to ensure the integrity of their currency.
