1/2 Jiao
| Issuer | Yunnan Province |
|---|---|
| Year | 1923 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Jiao (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1908-1949) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Y#485 |
| Obverse description | Four Chinese ideograms read top to bottom, right to left, all surrounded by more ideograms. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering |
年二十國民華中 半 幣鎳 毫 造省南雲 (Translation: Year 12 of the Republic of China 1/2 Jiao / Nickel coin Made in Yunnan Province) |
| Reverse description | Flag surrounded by English legend. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | YUN-NAN PROVINCE FIVE CENTS |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
12 (1923) - 年二十 - |
| Numisquare ID | 1790098630 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The 1923 1/2 Jiao from Yunnan Province emerged during China's tumultuous Warlord Era. Following the Qing Dynasty's collapse, powerful regional military governors, like Tang Jiyao, exercised significant autonomy. Provincial coinage was vital for local commerce, reflecting the fragmented political landscape and the necessity for localized monetary systems in the