Kiao-Chao (Kiautschou)

Kiao-Chao (Kiautschou)

Kiautschou was a territory in the southern part of the Chinese Shandong peninsula that was leased to the German Empire in 1898. After its garrison capitulated in 1914, it fell to Japan. Its capital was Qingdao, formerly called Tsingtau. The 5 Cent and 10 Cent coins were minted in Berlin. The reason for minting only smaller denominations was the fact that even in the early 20th century the Mexican dollar was still a favoured currency in large parts of Asia.

5 Cent

Material: Cupronickel
Diameter: 18,5 mm
Weight: 3 g
Edge: Smooth
Obverse: German Imperial Eagle
Reverse: Inscription within beaded circle
Reference: KM#1

Kiautschou 5 Cent obverse
Kiautschou 5 Cent reverse
YearMintMintage
1909A610.000

10 Cent

Material: Cupronickel
Diameter: 21,5 mm
Weight: 4 g
Edge: Smooth
Obverse: German Imperial Eagle
Reverse: Inscription within beaded circle
Reference: KM#2

Kiautschou 10 Cent obverse
Kiautschou 10 Cent reverse
YearMintMintage
1909A670.000