China 50 cash Honan Province Ho-nan MS61 BN NGC copper coin 1920

The China 50 Cash copper coin dated 1920 from Honan (Ho-nan) Province is a fascinating provincial issue from the early Republican era, reflecting a turbulent and transitional period in Chinese monetary history. Struck in copper and certified by NGC as MS61 BN, this coin displays strong detail and an appealing natural brown patina, highlighting its originality and age. Provincial copper issues like this were widely used in daily commerce and today represent an important chapter of regional minting in early 20th-century China.

The obverse features a bold crossed-flag design, with two flags intersecting at the center, symbolizing unity and authority. Each flag shows flowing lines and defined fabric folds, with visible poles and finials. Surrounding the central motif are Chinese characters identifying the denomination and provincial issue, while the English inscription “50 CASH” is clearly visible along the lower rim. A dotted border frames the entire design, emphasizing the symmetry and balance of the composition.

The reverse presents a decorative wreath formed by stylized wheat ears encircling a central floral rosette. Inside the wreath, four wing-like motifs radiate around the flower, adding visual depth and symbolic meaning. Chinese characters appear around the perimeter, indicating Honan Province, all enclosed by a beaded border. The surfaces retain clear relief and legible details despite the coin’s age.

Certified and well-preserved, this Honan 50 Cash coin is an excellent collectible for those interested in Republican China, provincial coinage, and early copper monetary history.

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