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5 Fen, Manchukuo, 1934

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 fen coin
Manchukuo, 1934
Obverse Image: Lotus flower surrounded by Kanji text.
Obverse Text: Romanization: DA / MANZHOU / GUO / DATONG (OR TATUNG) SAN / NIAN (Translation: Greater Manchukuo, Datong (Tatung) year 3).
Reverse Image: Pearl above denomination between facing dragons.
Reverse Text: Romanization: GO / FEN (Translation: Five Fen).
General Information: Chinese currency during Japanese control.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1934
Credit Line
Howard F. Bowker Family
Physical Description
copper-nickel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.3 mm x 20 mm; 1/16 in x 25/32 in
Object Name
coin
5 Fen, Manchukuo, 1934
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