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1 Chiao Meng Chiang Bank
738 (1943) year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | Meng Chiang (Japanese puppet states in China) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 738 (1943) |
| Value | 1 Chiao (0.10) |
| Currency | Yen (1938-1944) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value above phoenix
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
一
角
Translation:
1
Chiao
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Kublei Khan dating system is used"Commonly mislabelled as a pattern, this is in fact a currency issue struck in Japan for use in occupied Inner Mongolia. Due to maritime transportation problems during World War II, the shipment containing the majority of this mintage never arrived. It is believed the ship carrying nearly the entire mintage was torpedoed by allied submarines and the cargo was lost, hence very few examples of this issue have survived, with reportedly only about 12 examples known."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Chiao (Meng Chiang Bank) 738 (1943) from Meng Chiang (Japanese puppet states in China) made of Aluminium is that it was designed by the Japanese occupying force during World War II to circulate in the puppet state of Meng Chiang, which was established in 1942 in the northern provinces of China. The coin features a unique blend of Japanese and Chinese design elements, with the obverse bearing the inscription "Meng Chiang Bank" in Chinese characters, while the reverse features the denomination "1 Chiao" and a stylized chrysanthemum, which was a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture. Despite its historical significance, the coin is not widely recognized or circulated, and its value is mainly collectible.
