500 Cash (Founding of the Republic) ND (1927-1928) front 500 Cash (Founding of the Republic) ND (1927-1928) back
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500 Cash Founding of the Republic ND

 
Copper - 46 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Pattern
Years
1927-1928
Value
500 Cash (Wen) (0.5)
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#21403
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Three Chinese ideograms within wreath.

Lettering:


Translation: 500 Wen (Cash)

Edge

Plain

Comment

This is one of the largest machine-struck copper coins in existence, and it was not released for circulation in fear of it causing inflation.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 500 Cash (Founding of the Republic) ND (1927-1928) coin from Republic of China made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin among collectors, with only 10,000 minted.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1927-1928)  12 - - - - - -

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