1 Yuan / 1 Dollar Pattern; Memorial of Zhang Zuolin; pewter
17 (1928) year| Pewter | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 17 (1928) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#242572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two crossed flags with Chinese ideograms above and English legend below.
Lettering:
年七十國民華中
ONE DOLLAR
Translation: Year 17 of the Republic of China
Comment
These were struck at the Tientsin Mint, and this type is only known by patterns.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yuan/1 Dollar coin from Republic of China (1928) made of Pewter is interesting because it features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. It was created as a pattern coin to commemorate Zhang Zuolin, a prominent warlord in China's history, and showcases a blend of Chinese and Western design elements. The obverse features a portrait of Zhang Zuolin, while the reverse features a traditional Chinese dragon and the denomination in both Chinese characters and English. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into China's complex history and the evolution of its currency.