Fukien Province 10 Cash - Guangxu, 1901 – 1905
F. K. Custom-House
Information
Country
Fukien Province
Fukien Province
Currency
Yuan
(1896 – 1949)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Cash
Year
1901 – 1905
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.13
Diameter (mm)
28
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Cash from Fukien Province. Issued from 1901 to 1905. Struck in Copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 7.13 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right left with Manchu characters in the centre, all surrounded by more Chinese ideograms. (Made at Fukien Mint Minguan (pass between Fukien and mainland) Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Boo-fu (Fukien Mint) Each 10 Cash currency is one unit)
- Reverse
- Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by English legend.
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1901-1905) | — | € 5,40 | Y#97: Large Minguan | 100% | |
| ND (1901-1905) | — | — | Y#97.1: Small Minguan | 1.2% |
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