1 Yuan / 1 Dollar (Founding of the Republic: Sun Yat-sen) ND (1912) front 1 Yuan / 1 Dollar (Founding of the Republic: Sun Yat-sen) ND (1912) back
1 Yuan / 1 Dollar (Founding of the Republic: Sun Yat-sen) ND (1912) photo
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1 Yuan / 1 Dollar Founding of the Republic: Sun Yat-sen ND

1912 year
Silver (.900) 27.30 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of China
Period
Republic (1912-1949)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1912
Value
1 Yuan = 1 Dollar
Currency
Yuan (1912-1948)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
27.30 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17822
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Two Chinese ideograms within wreath surrounded by English legend.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA


ONE DOLLAR

Translation: 1 Yuan

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1912 to commemorate the founding of the Republic of China, which marked the end of the Qing dynasty and the beginning of a new era in Chinese history. The coin features an image of Sun Yat-sen, who played a key role in the Xinhai Revolution that led to the establishment of the Republic of China. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, reflect the significance of this event in Chinese history.