China-Empire Coins
China' s monetary history is one of the oldest and most fascinating in the world. During the imperial period, China experienced numerous changes in its monetary system, reflecting the political and economic evolution of the country.
Coins in Imperial China
For much of China's imperial history, the primary currency was the sapeca, a round bronze coin with a square hole in the center. These coins were used from the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BC) until the end of the Qing dynasty in 1911. In the 19th century, the silver tael was introduced as the main monetary unit for international trade, although it was never minted as an official coin.
Numismatic milestones
One of the most significant milestones in Chinese numismatics was the introduction of paper money during the Song dynasty (960-1279 AD), becoming the first country in the world to use banknotes. Another important event was the monetary reform of 1889 during the Qing dynasty, which standardized the minting of silver and copper coins, marking the beginning of the modernization of the Chinese monetary system.
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📢 China-Empire is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the China-Peoples Republic coins.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable China-Empire coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 cash (Guang Xu Tong Bao)
1 cash (Dao Guang Tong Bao)
1 cash (Kang Xi Tong bao)
10 cash (Xuantong)
50 cents (Chihli)
10 cash (Hupeh)
10 cash
1 cent
10 cash
1 cash
1 cash (Ch'ien Lung T'ung Pao)
1 cash (Boo-Ciowan)
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