Ying Yuan

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Ying Yuan (Chinese:郢爰) is one kind of gold coin^[1] issued by the mint of the Chinese state of Chu. The oldest ones presently known are from about the 5th or 6th century BCE.

Contents 1 Shape 2 References 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Shape

They are square with foundry type to show the legitimacy.

[edit] References

[edit] See also

• Economy of China

[edit] External links

• What is the Earliest Gold Coin in China ?

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