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1 Yuan - Guangxu

Issuer Kirin Province
Year 1900
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Shape Round
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Obverse script Chinese
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Reverse description A boldly rendered imperial Chinese dragon, depicted in high relief, occupies the central field, shown in a coiled and rampant posture facing forward with scales, claws, and flame details finely engraved. The dragon's head is positioned at the top center, with its sinuous body curling through stylized cloud and wave motifs that fill the lower field. The upper peripheral legend reads KIRIN · PROVINCE in Latin letters, while Manchu script appears on the left side of the coin reading ᡩᠠᡳᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ (Daicing Gurun, meaning Great Qing). The lower peripheral legend reads · 7 · CANDARINS · in Latin script, flanked by small ornamental stars. The design is enclosed within a plain inner border and the reeded outer rim characteristic of Kirin provincial issues.
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Reverse lettering KIRIN PROVINCE ᡩᠠᡳᠴᡳᠩ ᡤᡠᡵᡠᠨ 7 MACE AND 2 CANDAREENS
(Translation: Great Qing)
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