清代末期是一个银币、纸钞、铜币并行的年代，而至嘉庆年间才开始发行新式银元，直至光绪年间金、银币才较为广泛的铸行。光绪末年，云南省获准在昆明宝云局旧址设厂，以德国进口机器按当时天津户部铸模造币。
In the late Qing Dynasty, there was a parallel era of silver, paper and copper coins. However, new silver coins were not issued until Jiaqing, and they were not widely cast until Guangxu. At the end of Guangxu's reign, Yunnan Province was allowed to set up a factory at the old site of Baoyun Bureau in Kunming, and made coins with German imported machines according to the molds of Tianjin household at that time.
从下图所示的三枚钱币中，不难看出清朝铸币工艺的高超和完美。其正面铸有铭文，顶部环“云南省造”字样。底部为货币价值“库平三钱六分”，中心直读“光绪元宝”四字，外圈两侧各有一朵六角花纹装饰。
From the three coins shown in the figure below, it is not difficult to see the superb and perfect minting techniques of the Qing Dynasty. Its obverse is engraved with the inscription "made in Yunnan Province" on the top. At the bottom is the monetary value of "Kuping three coins and six cents". In the center, read the words "Guangxu Yuanbao" directly. There is a hexagonal pattern on both sides of the outer ring.
3件一组/尺寸不一（正面）
3-piece set / different sizes (front)
钱背内圈图案是一条飞舞的神龙，纹路精美，版面和谐，看上去就仿佛是一幅画卷，美到极致，让人倍感惊奇。钱币表面包浆磨损自然，用手轻轻触摸，可以感受到清凉表面凹凸有致的龙纹与字，质感好，整体美观大方。
The inner circle pattern of Qian Bei is a flying dragon with exquisite lines and harmonious layout. It looks like a picture roll. It is extremely beautiful and amazing. The surface of the coin is naturally abraded. Touch it with your hand, you can feel the dragon pattern and characters on the cool surface. The texture is good and the whole is beautiful and generous.
（反面）/(opposite)
作为近代中国钱币中的精品，光绪元宝不仅价值不菲，而且也是一枚货真价实的革命文物，它的图案与外形设计，都能展现出清朝历史的风雨兴衰。因而，无论是史学家进行历史研究，还是考古学家用来解读奥秘，都是一种不可替代的纪实实物。
As a masterpiece of modern Chinese coins, Guangxu Yuanbao is not only valuable, but also a real revolutionary cultural relic. Its pattern and shape design can show the ups and downs of Qing Dynasty history. Therefore, whether historians do historical research or archaeologists use it to interpret mysteries, it is an irreplaceable documentary object.
作为中国历史上最后一次重要的农民起义政权的铸币，它的历史价值和珍贵性已很早被市场所认知，为很多集币爱好者所追捧，市场投资前景可观。
As the last important peasant uprising regime in Chinese history, its historical value and preciousness have been recognized by the market for a long time, and it has been sought after by many coin collectors, with a considerable market investment prospect.
如果您有意收藏以上的藏品，欢迎随时联系广州东朝寻宝！
If you are interested in collecting the above collections, please feel free to contact Guangzhou Dongchao treasure hunt!
