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500 Cash Coin Tally ND
| Bronze |
| Issuer | Lin'an Prefecture (Chinese notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1260-1264 |
| Value | 500 Cash |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Size | 80 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular, With a round hole) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Five Chinese ideograms below hole.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering:
準
伍
佰
文
省
Translation:
Zhun Wu Bai Wen Sheng
Equal to 500 Cash reduced
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coin tallies (or Qian Pai) were produced due to lack of circulating coins, used as a form of emergency money.The 'reduced' refers to the Song 'reduced hundred' system, were nominally hundred cash items were discounted by around 30 percent, depending on what was being bought.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 500 Cash (Coin Tally) ND (1260-1264) from Lin'an Prefecture (Chinese notgeld) made of Bronze is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty in China, specifically in the 13th century. It was a standardized form of currency that was used throughout the empire, and it features a unique design that includes a square hole in the center, which was used to string the coins together for ease of use. Additionally, the use of bronze in the production of these coins was a significant innovation in currency production at the time, as it was a more durable and cost-effective material than previous materials used in coinage, such as gold and silver.