Kwangtung Province 5 Fen - Guangxu, 1889
3.65 Candareens
Information
Country
Kwangtung Province
Kwangtung Province
Currency
Yuan
(1900 – 1949)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Fen
Year
1889
Ruler
Guangxu
(1884–1908)
Composition
Silver (.820)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.3
Diameter (mm)
16
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Fen from Kwangtung Province. Issued in 1889. Struck in Silver (.820). Measures 16 mm and weighs 1.3 g.
- Obverse
- Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right left with Manchu characters in the centre, all surrounded by English legend. (Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency) Guangxu (Emperor) / Yuanbao (Original currency))
- Reverse
- Dragon with pearl at centre surrounded by Chinese ideograms. (Made in Kwangtung Province Worth 3.65 Candareens (weight))
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1889) | — |
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