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Chōgin "Genbun Chōgin" 12 Daikoku ND
| Billon (.460 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1736-1818 |
| Currency | Monme Silver / Monme-Gin / Ginme (1601-1874) |
| Composition | Billon (.460 silver) |
| Shape | Oval (Oval chunk) |
| Demonetized | 25 February 1827 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chōgin "Genbun Chōgin" (12 Daikoku) ND (1736-1818) coin from Japan is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, the coin contains .460 silver, which means it is 46% silver and 54% copper. This composition was used to create a coin that was both durable and had a lower intrinsic value than a pure silver coin, making it suitable for circulation and everyday transactions.
