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1 Fen Pattern
25 (1936) year| Silver | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 25 (1936) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Fen (0.01) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#369420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money with one Chinese ideogram on either side and surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
分壹
貝齊
Translation:
1 Fen
Qi Bei
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Fen coin was designed by the Central Mint of the Republic of China in 1936, and it features a unique combination of Chinese and Western elements. On one side, it has the Chinese characters "大中華民國" (meaning "Great China Republic") and "一圓" (meaning "one yuan"), while on the other side, it has the image of a standing liberty figure, similar to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, surrounded by the words "LIBERTY" and "1936." This blend of East and West symbolizes the country's desire to modernize and adopt Western ideas while still maintaining its cultural heritage.
