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50 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-gi ND
1854 year| Brass | - | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1854 |
| Value | 50 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᡬᡳ
十五
Translation:
Dang Wu Shi / Boo-gi
Value 50 / Boo-gi
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-gi) ND (1854) from Empire of China made of Brass 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 "square-and-circle" design, with a square hole in the center of the coin surrounded by a circular rim. This design made it difficult for counterfeiters to produce fake coins, as it required specialized equipment and techniques to create the square hole. Additionally, the use of brass as the material for the coin made it more durable and resistant to wear and tear, which helped to increase its lifespan in circulation.
