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1940 Rare Republic of China (Taiwan) 2 FEN / CENTS 1940 Y# 358 Brass Coin

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Features
Country Republic of China
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 29-30 (1940-1941)
Calendar Chinese republican
Value 2 Fen (0.02)
Currency Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition Brass
Weight 2.02 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
References Y# 358

Obverse
Sun with Chinese ideograms above and surrounded by a decorative border.

Lettering: 年九十二国民華中

Translation: Year 29 of the Republic of China

Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.

Lettering:
分二
貝齊

Translation:
2 Fen
Qi Bei

Edge
Smooth.

Comments
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.

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