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1 Yuan Pattern; "Fat Man dollar"; seven characters; gold
9 (1920) year| Gold | - | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 9 (1920) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#241796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Chinese ideograms within wreath.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
壹
圓
Translation: 1 Yuan
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Comment
It is uncertain if these Year 9 gold patterns are actual patterns, or if they are restrikes done from the original dies around 1949, as these started appearing in Hong Kong around that time.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Yuan coin from the Republic of China, also known as the "Fat Man dollar," features a unique design element - a pearl-like circle in the center of the coin. This circle is said to represent the Chinese concept of "yin and yang," symbolizing the harmony and balance between opposing forces in the universe.
