10 Cash 1st issue, Founding of the Republic

Issuer Republic of China
Year 1912
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 10 Cash (Wen) (0.01)
Currency Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.80 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#301
Obverse description Two crossed flags with floral on either side, all with Chinese ideograms above and below.
Obverse script Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Obverse lettering 國民華中 幣念紀國開
(Translation: Republic of China Founding commemorative coin)
Reverse description Two Chinese ideograms with floral and wheat below, all surrounded by English legend.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA 十 文 TEN CASH
(Translation: 10 Cash (Wen))
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1912) - Y#301: Double reverse circle; small rosettes separating the legend -
ND (1912) - Y#301.1: Double reverse circle; three dots separating the legend (and rounded bottom 國) -
ND (1912) - Y#301.2: Double reverse circle; two dots separating the legend (and rounded bottom 國) -
ND (1912) - Y#301.3: Double reverse circle; 6-pointed stars separating the legend; small star on flag (Nanking Mint) -
ND (1912) - Y#301.4: Double reverse circle; 6-pointed stars separating the legend; large star on flag (extending to the edges of the flag) -
ND (1912) - Y#301.5: Single reverse circle; flowers with many stems -
ND (1912) - Y#301.6: Single reverse circle; flowers with few stems -
Numisquare ID 2413817070
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