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½ Yuan Pattern; "Junk dollar" type; copper
24 (1935) year| Copper | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 24 (1935) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | ½ Yuan |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#242578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 圓中
Translation: 1/2 Yuan
Comment
This denomination is only known by patterns.Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Yuan coin was designed by the Central Mint of China in 1935, and it features a unique blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized dragon, while the reverse side features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China. The coin was minted in copper and has a distinctive "junk dollar" shape, which was a common design feature of Chinese coins during that time period. Despite its interesting design, the coin was never officially circulated and remains a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
