© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
½ Yuan Pattern; modified "Junk dollar" type; silver
21 (1932) year| Silver | - | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 21 (1932) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | ½ Yuan |
| Currency | Gold Standard (1932) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with three birds below, a rising sun in the background, and Chinese ideograms above.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 圓半幣位本金
Translation: Gold Standard currency / 1/2 Yuan
Edge
Reeded or smooth.
Comment
The proposed denomination for this currency was 'Sun'.These patterns were part of an attempted currency that ended up being abandoned. The original patterns were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and sent to the newly-established Shanghai Mint for inspection.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Yuan (Pattern; modified "Junk dollar" type; silver) 21 (1932) from Republic of China made of Silver is that it was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Beihong (徐徐悲徐悲鴻), who was also a famous painter and calligrapher. Xu Beihong's design for the coin features a stylized dragon on the obverse and a phoenix on the reverse, which symbolize good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins from the Republic of China era.
