1920 China – Crossed Flags in Circle
“Republic of China” | Reverse 10 Cash
NGC MS 63 BN
Offered here is a beautiful 1920 Republic of China 10 Cash featuring the iconic Crossed Flags within a Circle design. Graded NGC MS 63 BN, this is a well-preserved Mint State example from an important period in China's early republican history.
Historical Background
The Republic of China was established in 1912 following the Xinhai Revolution, which brought an end to the Qing Dynasty and more than two thousand years of imperial rule.
By 1920, China was in the midst of a complicated and turbulent period. The country was officially a republic, but political power was divided among competing military and political factions. This era, often associated with the Warlord Period, saw regional military leaders exercising considerable control over different parts of the country.
Despite the political instability, China's economy continued to operate with a wide variety of provincial and national coinage. Coins bearing the words “Republic of China” served as an important symbol of the new republican government.
The Crossed Flags Design
The crossed flags enclosed within a circle are one of the most recognizable designs associated with early Republic of China coinage.
The flags represented the new republican state and its political identity, replacing the imperial imagery of the Qing Dynasty. The design therefore has strong historical significance: instead of the imperial dragon representing the emperor, the coin displays symbols associated with the Republic of China.
The reverse identifies the denomination as 10 Cash, representing the continued development of China's decimal-style modern coinage system.
Coin Details
Country: China
Period: Republic of China
Year: 1920
Denomination: 10 Cash
Design: Crossed Flags in Circle
Inscription: Republic of China
Reverse: 10 Cents
Grade: NGC MS 63 BN
Condition: Mint State
Color: Brown (BN)
NGC Population
According to the population information provided:
MS 63 BN: 13 examples
Higher Grades: 2 examples
This makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors concerned with certified condition rarity. With only two examples graded higher according to the stated NGC population, this piece represents a relatively scarce certified grade.
Why This Coin Is Special
The combination of an attractive Crossed Flags design, an early Republican date, and a high Mint State NGC grade makes this a desirable piece for collectors of Chinese Republican coinage.
It also represents an important chapter in China's history—the period between the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the eventual establishment of a more centralized national government.
Over 100 years old and certified NGC MS 63 BN, this 1920 Crossed Flags 10 Cash is a fascinating historical artifact and an excellent addition to a collection of Republic of China coins, Chinese varieties, or certified world coins.
Please see the photographs and NGC certification for the exact color, surfaces, appearance, and details of the coin.
