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1 Yuan Pattern
18 (1929) year| Silver | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 18 (1929) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Two crossed flags above a view of the Earth, all with English legend above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA
圓壹
Translation: 1 Yuan
Comment
This type is only known by patterns.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yuan (Pattern) 18 (1929) coin was designed by the renowned Chinese artist, Xu Beihong, who was also a famous painter and calligrapher. He was commissioned by the National Government to design a new currency for the Republic of China, and his design was ultimately adopted for the 1 Yuan coin. The coin features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, on the obverse, and a scenic view of the Yangtze River on the reverse. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to symbolize the country's wealth and prosperity.
