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1 Yuan "Junk dollar"; with sun and birds
21 (1932) year| Silver (.880) | 26.73 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 21 (1932) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.880) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Two-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with three birds flying above, a rising sun in the background, and one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 圓壹
Translation: 1 Yuan
Comment
This type was unpopular because the design looked like it gave support to the Japanese, so it was quickly replaced by a design without birds or a rising sun.Interesting fact
The 1 Yuan coin from the Republic of China, also known as the "Junk dollar," was designed by the Chinese government in 1932 to combat inflation and promote national unity. The coin features a sun and birds on one side, and the Chinese characters for "One Yuan" on the other. It was made of silver (.880) and weighed 26.73 grams. Despite its intended use as a circulation coin, the Junk dollar became a popular collector's item due to its unique design and historical significance. Today, it is considered a rare and valuable coin among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 (1932) | 2260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yuan ("Junk dollar"; with sun and birds) 21 (1932) coin.
