Coin Japan 1 Chiao - Flower Cartridge - Puyi An 10 - 1943 - Aluminum

Remarks:

Slight signs of wear.

This coin is a 1 Chiao, issued in 1943. It was struck in aluminum and weighs 1 gram, with a diameter of 22 millimeters and a thickness of 1 mm. The coin belongs to the category of circulating coins.

It was issued by Manchukuo, a Japanese puppet state in China. The reigning emperor at the time was Puyi, whose reign extended from 1932 to 1945. This particular coin dates from the 10th year of the Kangde era Chinese calendar.

The face value of this coin is 1 chiao, which is equivalent to 10 fen or 0.1 yuan. The yuan was the currency used in Manchukuo between 1934 and 1945.

The obverse of the coin features a large value surrounded by a legend. The reverse is adorned with a flower cartouche that visually divides the value clouds located above and below the floral motif.