© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Yuan "Junk dollar"; without sun and birds
| Silver (.880) (Cu .120) | 26.73 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 22-23 (1933-1949) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.880) (Cu .120) |
| 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#16370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Two-masted ship (a junk) sailing right with one Chinese ideogram on either side.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 圓壹
Translation: 1 Yuan
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
In 1949, three U.S. mints restuck many of these coins dated Year 23. Many minor varieties exist, with one major one (six rope lines).In total, there was:
- 20,250,000 minted in Philadelphia
- 3,200,000 minted in San Francisco
- 6,550,000 minted in Denver
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Yuan ("Junk dollar") coin from the Republic of China (1933-1949) is that it was made of silver (.880) and copper (.120), giving it a unique composition that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 (1933) | 46400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 (1934) | 128740000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1949) | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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"; without sun and birds) 22-23 (1933-1949) coin.
