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7 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau ND
1906 year| Silver | 25.90 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 7 Qian (0.7) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.90 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
柒足省
錢紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 7 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 7 Qian (Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau) ND (1906) from Hunan Province made of Silver weighing 25.90 g is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The coin was produced in the early years of the Republic of China, which was established in 1912 after the fall of the Qing dynasty. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes in China, including the establishment of new monetary systems and the introduction of modern coinage. The 7 Qian coin, with its unique design and silver content, is a tangible reminder of this fascinating period in Chinese history.
