1 Jiao Pattern; modified "Junk dollar" type; copper
21 (1932) year| Copper | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 21 (1932) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Jiao (Ho) = 10 Fen (Sin) (0.1) |
| Currency | Gold Standard (1932) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#240967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with three birds below, a rising sun in the background, and Chinese ideograms above.
Lettering: 毫壹幣位本金
Translation: Gold Standard currency / 1 Jiao (Ho)
Engraver: John R. Sinnock
Designer: Clifford Hewitt
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 1 Jiao (Pattern; modified "Junk dollar" type; copper) 21 (1932) from Republic of China made of Copper 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 was inspired by the traditional Chinese "Junk dollar" type, but with a modified pattern that included a stylized dragon and phoenix on the obverse, and a Chinese pagoda on the reverse. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1932.
