8 Qian Bullion coinage; Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau ND
1906 year| Silver | 29.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Hunan Province |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Guangxu (1875-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1906 |
| Value | 8 Qian (0.8) |
| Currency | Tael (1906-1912) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.50 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#296854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Chinese ideograms.
Lettering:
捌足省
錢紋平
Translation: Provincial Scale Fine Silver / 8 Qian
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was produced during a time of great change and upheaval in China. The Hunan Fu-Nan Monetary Bureau, which minted this coin, was established in 1906, just a few years after the fall of the Qing dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China. This period saw a shift away from traditional Chinese currency, such as cowry shells and silver taels, towards more modern, Western-style coins like the 8 Qian. Despite the changes, the 8 Qian coin still features traditional Chinese imagery, such as the dragon on the reverse side, showcasing the blending of old and new that characterized this time in Chinese history.
