Summary

China, Kwangtung Province
Proof striking of the 20 Cents, no date on coin (1890 - 1908)
Mint: Canton

Obverse Description

At centre within a circle of beads, four Chinese and four Manchu characters; around, 12 Chinese characters

Reverse Description

At centre, a dragon facing, curved around a pearl; around above, KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE; around below, 1 MACE AND 4.4 CANDAREENS

Edge Description

Milled

Significance

The Canton mint, superintended by Edward Wyon, opened in 1889. It was equiped with modern machinery. It closed in 1931. This coin is part of a proof set collected by the Melbourne Mint.

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