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1 Jiao Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar" type; type
18 (1929) year| Silver | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 18 (1929) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Jiao (0.1) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#240931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three-masted ship (a junk) sailing left with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 角壹
Translation: 1 Jiao
Comment
This denomination is only known by patterns.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Jiao (Pattern; proposed "Junk dollar" type; type 2) 18 (1929) 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. The coin's design was meant to showcase China's rich cultural heritage and to promote the country's economic development.
