Republic of China 5 Fen, 25 – 28
Information
Country
Republic of China
Republic of China
Currency
Yuan
(1912 – 1948)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Fen
Year
25 – 28
Ruler
Republic
(1912–1949)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.07
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Fen from Republic of China. Issued from 25 to 28. Struck in Nickel. Measures 19 mm and weighs 3.07 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Sun Yat-sen facing left with Chinese ideograms above and surrounded by a decorative border. (Year 25 of the Republic of China)
- Reverse
- Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border. (5 Fen Qi Bei)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 (1939) | 6M | — | — | — | — | — | 年八十二 (Y#348) | 4% | |
| 27 (1938) | 34.3M | — | — | — | — | € 2,20 | 年七十二 (Y#348) | 8% | |
| 25 (1936) | 72.8M | € 1,90 | € 1,90 | € 1,90 | € 1,90 | € 1,90 | 年五十二 (Y#348) | 86% | |
| 25 (1936) A | — | — | — | — | — | — | 年五十二 (Y#348.1; Vienna mint) | 14% |
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