China Qing Dynasty 10 Cash Coin (1900) – Guangxu Yuanbao – Copper Dragon Coin

Description

This is an authentic 10 Cash copper coin that was issued during the reign of the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty around 1900 (Guangxu Year 26).

Struck using modern machine minting technology, this coin represents China’s transition from traditional cast cash coins to Western-style struck coinage. Featuring a detailed imperial dragon design and bilingual inscriptions, it is one of the most collectible late-Qing copper issues.

This 10 Cash (十文) coin was struck circa 1900 (Guangxu Year 26) at the Board of Revenue Central Mint in Beijing. Unlike provincial issues, this variety was produced under direct central government authority, making it historically significant.

Obverse (Front)

• Detailed Imperial five-clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl

• English inscription: “THE GREAT QING COPPER COIN”

• Denomination: “TEN CASH”

• Beaded inner border

The dragon represents imperial power and authority during the final years of Qing rule.

Reverse (Back)

• Chinese inscription: 光緒元寶 (Guangxu Yuanbao)

• Chinese denomination indicating value of ten cash

• Manchu script (representing the Qing ruling ethnicity)

• Decorative beaded circles