China-Provinces Coin List
The recent monetary history of China and its provinces is fascinating and complex, reflecting the country's political and economic changes. Since the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the monetary system has undergone several transformations from a fragmented system to a unified one under the control of the People's Bank of China.
The Renminbi and its evolution
The Renminbi (RMB), which means "people's currency", was introduced in 1949 as China's official currency. Initially, it coexisted with regional and foreign currencies. In 1955, a significant currency reform was carried out that unified the monetary system throughout the country. The banknote design has evolved over the years, reflecting Chinese history and culture, with five main series issued since 1955.
Numismatics and collecting
Chinese numismatics has gained worldwide popularity in recent decades. Commemorative gold and silver coins, such as the Panda series initiated in 1982, are highly prized among collectors. In addition, provincial and local coins issued before monetary unification are of great historical interest. The Chinese numismatic market has experienced significant growth, with international auctions reaching record prices for rare and well-preserved pieces.
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China-Provinces is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the China-Peoples Republic old coins.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable China-Provinces coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list 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
China-Provincias | 1 yuan (Pei Yang)
China-Provincias | 20 cents
China-Provincias | 20 fen (Hupeh)
China-Provincias | 50 cents
China-Provincias | 1 dollar
China-Provincias | 1 tael (Hupeh)
China-Provincias | 1 tael (Hupeh)
China-Provincias | 20 cents
China-Provincias | 20 cents
China-Provincias | 1 cash (Kwantung)
China-Provincias | 1 cash (Kwantung)
China-Provincias | 1 cent (Kwantung)
China-Provincias | 10 cash (Kwang-Tung)
China-Provincias | 20 cents (Kwangtung)
China-Provincias | 1 cash ( Kwang-Tung)
China-Provincias | 20 cents (Manchuria)
China-Provincias | 50 cents (Yunnan)
China-Provincias | 10 cash (Foundation of the Republic)
China-Provincias | 1 dollar (Memento - Birth of the Republic of China)
China-Provincias | 10 cents (Yuan Shikai)
China-Provincias | 20 cents (Yuan Shikai)
China-Provincias | 1 dollar (Yuan Shikai)
China-Provincias | 1 dollar (Yuan Shikai)
China-Provincias | 1 cent (10 cash)
China-Provincias | 10 fen (1 chiao)
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