5 Fen - Guangxu (Pattern; Hu Poo; gold)
China, Empire of • 1903
- Denomination
- 5 Fen
- Issuer
- China, Empire of
- Year struck
- 1903
- Composition
- Gold
- Catalog refs
- KM Pn290 var.
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Where it came from
The 1903 Hu Poo 5 Fen pattern represents a pivotal moment in Chinese numismatic history during the twilight of the Qing Dynasty. As the central government sought to modernize its currency system and standardize coinage, they established the Hu Poo (Board of Revenue) Mint in Tianjin. This gold pattern was struck as a trial issue during a period of transition, reflecting the imperial ambition to align Chinese denominations with international standards of the era.
The design, characterized by the traditional dragon motif surrounded by inscriptions in both Chinese and Manchu script, was the result of collaborative efforts between imperial officials and foreign minting experts. It was intended to showcase the technological prowess of the new mint, though it ultimately remained a pattern rather than entering general circulation. The piece is highly regarded by numismatists for its historical significance as an example of early 20th-century Chinese experimental coinage.
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