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Dublin Core

Title

Money: coin

Description

One circular coin. Obverse outer circumference presents nine Chinese characters comprising (top) 中華民國 (the Republic of China) and (bottom) 開國紀念幣 (coin commemorating the birth of the Republic of China) surrounding a central design of crossed flags bordered on either side by botanical motifs. Reverse outer circumference reads THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA TEN CASH in English-language script surrounding a central wreath motif within which are two Chinese characters 十文 (ten wen).

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Physical Dimensions

28.70mm (dia)

Museum Ac. No.

C1957.975

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Period

Republic of China (1912-1949 AD)

Collection

Citation

“Money: coin,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed November 24, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/203.