King Kien Phuc - A gift from Emperor Kiến Phúc to Mr. Félix Faure

King Kien Phuc – A gift from Emperor Kiến Phúc to Mr. Félix Faure

A gift from Emperor Kiến Phúc to Mr. Félix Faure (Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, later President of France from 1895- 1899), presented in the first year of Kiến Phúc’s reign on May 15, 1884. It includes a gold medal and a silver coin from the reign of Emperor Tự Đức (1847-1883).

1.Gold Medal – Material: Cast gold with engraved patterns
Dimensions: 46×71 mm – Weight: 17.9g

2.Silver Coin – Material: Silver
The coin was used for diplomatic rewards and within the royal court.
Diameter: 46 mm – Weight: 19.6g

3.The award diploma

4.French translation.

The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Ton That of Dai Nam, issued this imperial decree: This is in compliance with the order of the Great Emperor of my country, giving the Deputy Minister of Port Administration, the Minister of Port Administration, Mr. Félix Faure of Dai France, the following: a golden bell for Eternal Life, a silver medal for Five Blessings, and a crystal necklace to show affection. Respectfully obey. Respectfully obey. Therefore, this imperial decree is immediately issued.

1.Gold Medal – Material: Cast gold with engraved patterns
Dimensions: 46×71 mm – Weight: 17.9g

2.Silver Coin – Material: Silver
The coin was used for diplomatic rewards and within the royal court.
Diameter: 46 mm – Weight: 19.6g

3.The award diploma

4.French translation.

Chinese translation: The Minister of Commerce and the Great Minister of the Great Nam, Mr. Ton That, issued this imperial decree: This is in compliance with the order of the Great Emperor of my country, to the Deputy Minister of the Port Administration, the Great Minister Félix Faure, of the Great France, as follows: a golden bell of the Eternal World, a silver medal of the Five Blessings, and a crystal necklace to show his affection. Respectfully obey. Respectfully obey. This imperial decree should be issued immediately. It must reach the person who receives the decree. The imperial decree grants: The Deputy Minister of the Port Administration, the Great Minister Félix Faure, of the Great France, to keep as proof. May 15, the first year of Kien Phuc (1883) THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMERCIAL SILVER OFFICE (The Deputy Minister of the Navy and the Great Minister, keep as proof)